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.