Sanctions as Grand Strategy

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

    Abstract

    Economic sanctions are becoming increasingly central to shaping strategic outcomes in the twenty-first century. They afford great powers a means by which to seek to influence the behaviour of states, to demonstrate international leadership and to express common values for the benefit of the international community at large. Closer to home, they can also offer a 'middle way' for governments that apply them, satisfying moderates and hardliners alike. For some great powers in the multipolar world order, however, they pose a threat to trading relationships. They may also serve as a prelude to military action. With China's international voice growing in prominence and Russia asserting its renewed strength, often in opposition to the use of sanctions, it will be ever more difficult to reach a consensus on their application.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationAbingdon UK
    PublisherRoutledge, Taylor & Francis Group
    Number of pages123
    Edition1st
    ISBN (Print)9780415595292
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Sanctions as Grand Strategy'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this