Economic Sanctions: How to Wage War Without War

Duties, blockades, dumping… The trade war, or the confrontation of powers ‘at the heart of peace.’ Every day, Le Figaro explains the mechanisms by which the economy becomes central to the confrontation between powers. The United States has wielded unprecedented extraterritorial firepower in the 21st century. However, in this global game of cops and robbers, Iran and Russia have become masters in the art of circumvention. This article delves into the intricate ways in which economic sanctions are imposed and evaded, showing how countries navigate these challenges to maintain their economic stability.