Swedish, Greek and Israeli executives, among others, are well aware of the fact that the present situation is both temporary and unnatural. Even American firms do not want to be left behind and several Treasury Department investigations into possible sanctions-busting by U.S. companies or individuals are under way. Pressure can work both ways. This position is remarkably similar to our own conclusions, contained in a report on The Rockford Institute team's visit to Serbia and Montenegro last January and issued last month. The views such as ours are gaining currency around the world.
Sanctions are a weapon of mass destruction.