Collateral Damage
The Humanitarian Consequences of U.S. Sanctions on Iran
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- 6,49 €
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- 6,49 €
Description de l’éditeur
As of 2017, about 10-12 million Iranian people live under the poverty line. Millions are likely to have joined this group since the economic downturn began in 2018 when sanctions were reimposed.
In Collateral Damage: The Humanitarian Consequences of U.S. Sanctions on Iran, Kristy Lam explores the inaccuracy of the general perception in the West of Iran being the "enemy" and/or being a dangerous country in the Middle East. This book explores a different side of Iran and reveals the kindness, humility, and resilience of ordinary Iranian people despite the hardships caused by economic sanctions.
Ordinary civilians should not be put in the crosshairs of international relations. By learning from the experiences of Iranian citizens, this book examines how foreign policy tools can affect people's daily lives-everything from access to healthcare, the price of food, or starting a business. Learn what Iran is really like.
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A must-read for anyone interested in Iran and U.S. foreign policy!
I really enjoyed this book! I read it because it deals with something that is often overlooked in the narratives of U.S. sanctions on Iran. By contrast, Lam does a great job in showing that behind politics, sanctions have actual consequences on the lives of ordinary people. The book is based on firsthand experiences, and it will definitely make you move beyond the cliches of Iran!