Unilateral sanctions are a blunt instrument like using a hammer for brain surgery.
We should look at developing a broader array of tools to accomplish our objectives, Murkowski said. As a result of the report, Murkowski today joined Sen Richard Lugar, R-Ind. Murkowski agreed with that conclusion, adding that if we do not engage our allies in a multilateral effort, the United States efforts to influence behavior is counterproductive. The CSIS report also looked at alternatives to sanctions. Although comprehensive unilateral sanctions are ineffective, targeted sanctions have in some cases been effective.