William O. Beeman, New America Media. September 29, 2009. New sanctions make Congress look tough, but they also provide cover for unpopular economic measures the Iranian government desperately wants to enact.
Nicole McClelland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 13, 2009. The latest human rights outrage in Burma has yet again prompted calls for sanctions. They don't work.
Daliah Merzaban, Middle East Online. February 7, 2008. Officials say U.S. pressure won't make Gulf states sacrifice beneficial economic ties with Tehran.
