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    Open to Debate, in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, is examining a strategy employed by many countries to respond to aggressive or authoritarian regimes. In recent years, these have been levied against countries such as Russia, Venezuela, and Iran, which have ranged from freezing assets and trade bans to travel restrictions and full embargoes. But do sanctions work in deterring repression? Those arguing that they’re effective claim that they’re a nonviolent way to force change and serve as a deterrent for other countries. Those who are skeptical about the efficacy of sanctions say they are leaky, don’t lead to regime change, and can harm civilians and exacerbate humanitarian crises. Now with this background, we debate the question: Are Sanctions an Effective Policy Tool? This debate was produced in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Oslo, Norway, on May 26, 2025.
    
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Richard Walter

Professor at UCLA

Writer of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Screenplays

Richard chairs the graduate program in screenwriting. His students enjoy great success at the studios and networks.

Debates Featuring Richard Walter

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Hollywood has Fueled Anti-Americanism Abroad

With Robin Bronk, Robert Greenwald, James Hirsen, Roger Kimball, Richard Walter, Signe Wilkinson

December 13, 2006

As America’s premier cultural export, Hollywood is lauded as a beacon of democracy and free expression around the world. But as its films increasingly portray themes of violence, overt sexuality, and condemnation of U.S. governance, Hollywood has become fodder for America’s enemies. Is Hollywood to blame for anti-Americanism abroad?

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Hollywood has Fueled Anti-Americanism Abroad

As America’s premier cultural export, Hollywood is lauded as a beacon of democracy and free expression around the world. But as its films increasingly portray themes of violence, overt sexuality, and condemnation of U.S. governance,…

With Robin Bronk, Robert Greenwald, James Hirsen, Roger Kimball, Richard Walter, Signe Wilkinson

December 13, 2006

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