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Economic D-Day Could Backfire | US News
Robert Pape, a University of Chicago political science professor, warns that the U.S. “Economic D-Day” strategy against Iran could backfire—instead of forcing Tehran to surrender, sanctions may push Iran to retaliate, triggering a dangerous escalation trap. Drawing on historical parallels like Japan’s oil embargo before Pearl Harbor, Pape argues economic pressure alone rarely ends major conflicts and can harden adversaries’ resolve when survival is at stake. With Iran controlling critical shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and leveraging financial ties across the Gulf, complete…
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