Geopolitics
How the Trump Admin Weaponised Sanctions
February 26, 2021
Rachele Momi
The imposition of US sanctions is an increasingly controversial topic. Under Trump’s presidency, the number of sanctions doubled compared to the one imposed by the past presidents of the United States, including Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The main target of this new policy is Iran, which is affected by US sanctions since 1979. Between 2017 and 2021, during Trump’s administration, the average number of annual additions to the US sanctions list was 1,027.5, which cannot…