April 16, 2024
Analysis

The effect of sanctions on the DPRK

With little left to lose, DPRK nuclear aspirations continue to linger

To the extent that sanctions are designed to change the DPRK’s behavior, it is important to understand what effect sanctions have been having on the DPRK.

Opinion on the matter is extremely varied. Some say that sanctions are extremely tough and may be even be perpetuating genocide, while others in the international community say they are too soft and need to get tougher.

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