But isn't that what's happening in this entire thread? Everyone here seems to have their "opinion" on how other countries "should" behave. Most of which involving drastic changes in lifestyle like eating and procreation habits. Never once considering what those countries would feel about.
>"dictating" is a landmine word, and almost certainly causes an arguement
I believe it's a fair statement. If you come in with economic sanctions with policy in mind. You have dictated what that policy is. There's no beating around the bush.