A State or a Person? Who Are the ‘Smart Sanctions’ Against?

... of sanctions, they often say that they are against a particular country. We often hear about sanctions against Russia, Iran, China, or retaliatory measures against the US, EU and other countries. At the same time, given the specifics of modern sanctions,... ... understanding such a narrative. However, it should not be taken as a “self-sufficient value”. It seems that “pin-point” or “smart sanctions” can be considered as directed against the state, for at least two reasons. First, the damage from sanctions ...