The power of such an approach can be seen in Russia, where Western sanctions, imposed following Putin’s annexation of Crimea, are the main factor limiting the pro-Russian rebels’ incursion in eastern Ukraine. Putin’s efforts to reclaim “great power” status for Russia may find support among his people; but that support will probably dwindle if Russians face the prospect of losing all of the comforts derived from the relatively open economy that their country has had for more than two decades.
在俄罗斯就可以看出这种方法的效力，普京吞并克里米亚后实施的西方制裁限制了亲俄叛军入侵乌克兰东部。普京夺回“大国地位”的努力或许会得到民众的支持；但如果需要以失去20多年来俄罗斯开放经济所带来的舒适生活为代价，那样的支持可能会不断萎缩。