ECONOMIC SANCTIONS - A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD

Question 1

In 2022, which country has faced U.S. sanctions that have targeted all ten of their largest
financial institutions and have restricted more than half of their high-tech imports?
a. China
b. Iran
c. Myanmar
d. Russia

Answer 1

Russia

Question 2

Which type of sanction aims to prohibit all contact and trade in order to isolate a target
country?
a. diplomatic sanctions
b. targeted sanctions
c. arms embargos
d. economic sanctions

Answer 2

Economic Sanctions

Question 3

According to Carnegie, where does most power of U.S. sanctions come from?
a. Finance
b. Trade
c. Diplomatic Relations

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which U.S. department is responsible for administering the more than two dozen existing U.S.
sanctions?
a. Office of International Traffic in Arms
b. Office of Foreign Assets Control
c. Bureau of Industry and Security
d. Bureau of Export Administration Regulation

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Since 9/11, how have U.S. sanctions changed?
a. Shift toward travel sanctions.
b. Shift toward trade sanctions.
c. Shift toward smart sanctions.
d. Shift toward diplomatic sanctions.

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Are sanctions viewed positively?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What percent of sanctions result in the intended change?

Answer 7

30%

Question 8

What is the earliest known use of sanctions

Answer 8

Athens in the 5th century