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Do Sanctions Still Work?

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

July 22, 2026

Show Notes

The U.S. has leaned on sanctions for decades as a way to apply pressure on its adversaries. But countries like Iran and Russiahave found increasingly sophisticated ways to get around those sanctions. WSJ’s Rory Jones explains why Washington’s ability to force other governments to change through economic pressure is diminishing. And Jessica Mendoza sits down with Senator Richard Blumenthal (D., CT) to talk about anew sanctions bill against Russia.

Further Listening:

- How a Year of Sanctions Is Impacting Russians

- HowPutin Has Planned For Sanctions

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