Nikolas K. Gvosdev
Security, Americas
New sanctions on Russia are not a “fire and forgot” tool. They must be accompanied by a more comprehensive approach.
What is Russia’s likely reaction when new U.S. sanctions are imposed? This is a difficult question to analyze, because much depends, first and foremost, on what the Trump administration is prepared to do. Congressional legislation in the area of foreign policy is always tricky, because while Congress can mandate and fund, it is the president who chooses the manner, style, speed and pace of execution. After all, Congress could authorize and all-but-insist upon the shipment of “defensive …read more
Source: The National Interest
