Journal Article — 19 September 2025
“How to Toughen Russia Sanctions,” by David Cortright, The National Interest, (19 September 2025).

“The time to tempt Putin with concessions is over. Serious pressure is needed now to signal resolve in supporting Ukraine and impose tighter restrictions on Russia’s war-making capacity. Viable options are available for strengthening existing sanctions and imposing new measures that will curtail Russian energy earnings and limit its ability to finance the war.”