I think it's incorrect, even unfair, to see sanctions as creating a 'new axis of evil.' I know that new axis idea is a newly popular catchphrase but China has always supported N. Korea, and Russia has been closer to China for decades, so no surprise at the continuing and closer friendship.
On sanctions i'm not sure how otherwise to impress upon a regime displeasure at their practices. Sanctions didn't stop N Korea from developing nukes, but would you have invaded instead. And sanctions have been more targeted to individuals lately than they have been in the past.
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