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Carafano: 'Sanctions are not a deterrent they are a punishment'

Biden held a conference with Vladimir Putin, and Russian troops are gathering at the border of Ukraine. When asked what this all means, Jim Carafano said it means both a lot and not much. Carafano pointed out the importance of appearing strong as a leader. However, Biden's actions do not project strength.

"Japan was sanctioned before Pearl Harbor."


Carafano argues that using sanctions as a deterrent is ineffective. Sanctions do not prevent bad actors from doing bad things. Carafano believes that Biden’s foreign policy is exactly like Obama's: Ruthless at home but passive on foreign soil. Listen to the full interview above.