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Retooling Economic Sanctions, E. Michael Abler

E. Michael Abler

The international system stands at a crossroads. To the right, the road leads towards a New Internationalism defined by international norms, transnational organizations, and collective security. To the left, the road continues along the traditional realpolitik path marked by the preeminence of nation-state sovereignty, national self-interest, and balances of power. A critical factor in determining which road to take is how well the current collective security arrangement keeps the peace. That arrangement is centered on the U.N. Charter and the Security Council, which has relied heavily on economic sanctions to addresses breaches of peace and security. Critics contend that economic …