Economic sanctions a double-edge sword --- In a globalized world the economic sanctions imposed by the most powerful states, far from solving the problems, are a double-edged sword to the extent that sanctioned countries can resort to different options that not only open up the door to diversify their exports, but also strengthen other economies as China or South Korea to the detriment of countries such as the United States or even the European Union.

Source author: Cecilia Treemonisha Barros Ruiz cbarros@sre.gob.mx