The US has imposed another round of sanctions following the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. But will it work?
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Professor of Anthropology, Skidmore College
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Skidmore College
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Skidmore College
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Associate Professor of American Studies, Skidmore College
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Professor of Economics, Skidmore College
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Associate Professor of Economics, Skidmore College
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Professor of Psychology, Skidmore College
