Why U.S. Soft Power is So Squishy
Late last week, Treasury issued a super-perky blog post asserting that U.S.-led sanctions will soon subdue Russia’s military might. However, judging by the data Treasury rallies, saying sanctions subdued Russia’s war-making capabilities is akin to a Yorkie’s confidence that it can tackle a Rottweiler. The terrier can indeed get in a few painful nips, but bring the big dog down? It could if sanctions worked. But, they don’t. The more Treasury persuades itself they do, the faster U.S. might dissipates thanks to resolute attacks and internal insouciance.