American think tank: The abuse of sanctions by the United States can hinder efforts to build peace. They | Peace | America
Overseas Network, August 31 (Xinhua) - The Quincy Institute of National Affairs, a US think tank, issued an article on August 29, citing a report released by an international crisis organization that day, stating that the frequent use of sanctions by the United States may hinder efforts to build peace.
The report by international crisis organizations found that sanctions sometimes hinder conflict resolution. They will suppress the peace process and deepen the differences between the conflicting parties.
According to reports, the US Treasury Department's October 2021 review of US sanctions policies showed that the number of times the US has used sanctions has increased by 933% in the past two decades. The reasons for sanctions usually include cutting off opponent resources, punishing individuals or governments who violate human rights, or attempting to push warring parties into negotiations.
The report states that although sanctions are favored by the US government as a tool, this move can achieve policy goals without the need for human casualties and financial costs. But sanctions are not without costs, they may hinder efforts to build peace.
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