Repressive governments who face opposition by reformers WANT sanctions from the Western powers. That way they can blame all of their country's problems on the evil Christians or evil capitalists (whichever fits best).
It is REALLY STUPID to try to control countries with sanctions, especially if that country has a large percentage of the population that wants reform. Do you think that the government is going to suffer because of sanctions? No, it is the people who suffer because of sanctions. In fact, sanctions may keep the people so poor that they are unable to find the energy to try to fix their own government.
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