To most, the word “sanctions” sounds like a mild diplomatic tool.
But what if I told you that economic sanctions—especially those imposed by the United States and European Union—have caused the deaths of 38 million people since 1970? This video dives deep into new research from The Lancet Global Health, which reveals the devastating human toll of Western-imposed sanctions—a toll that far exceeds what many would expect from traditional warfare. From Chile in the 1970s to Iraq in the 1990s, and more recently Venezuela, Syria, Iran, and Cuba, we explore how sanctions have systematically destabilized economies, provoked humanitarian crises, and contributed to the deaths of children, women, and the elderly.
🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
- Shocking stats from The Lancet’s global study on sanctions and mortality
- How sanctions are used as a form of economic warfare
- Real-world examples: Chile, Iraq, Venezuela & more
- The geopolitical power of the U.S. dollar, SWIFT, and tech infrastructure
- How nations are building alternatives to Western dominance
- The growing movement in the Global South for economic sovereignty
