Economic sanctions need a rethink: Evidence shows they raise food prices and hurt the poor most

Economic sanctions are widely viewed by academics and policymakers as a better alternative to military interventions to pressure governments to change objectionable policies. The idea is simple: instead of using weapons, squeeze the ruling elite economically until they change their behavior.

source https://phys.org/news/2025-09-economic-sanctions-rethink-evidence-food.html