Achieve Quote by Omar Bongo
“Economic sanctions rarely achieve the desired results.”
About This Quote
Source Policy paper: International Relations, 1995
Sanctions often fail to achieve their political goals.
In simple terms: Sanctions rarely work as intended.
Seek alternative diplomatic tools.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- trade agreements
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When are sanctions justified?
- What alternatives exist?
Sanctions can harm civilians more than regimes.