As authoritarian regimes expand their reach, democratic governments often turn to economic sanctions as a response. But are sanctions effective in deterring repression and changing regime behavior — or do they risk harming civilians while entrenching dictators? In this high-stakes debate, debaters will argue in favor of, and against, the effectiveness of sanctions. Join us for a rigorous and timely exchange on the power, pitfalls, and future of one of foreign policy’s most important and contested tools. DEBATERS: Elizabeth Shackleford, Senior Policy Director, The John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College Dr. Chris Sabatini, Senior research fellow for Latin America, United States and the Americas Programme, Chatham House Artie McConnell, Partner, BakerHostetler LLP and former US federal prosecutor Leopoldo López, Venezuelan Opposition Leader