Adam M. Smith, who previously served as Senior Advisor to the Director of the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, argues that with respect to Afghanistan, the United States must not leave the sanctions issue unaddressed. If it does, Afghanistan could face a terrifying humanitarian disaster akin to Yemen. The United States must not only allow but encourage humanitarian related activities in Afghanistan. It should channel the full resources of the National Security Council, OFAC, the State Department, and the intelligence community to devise strategies and tools that ensure Afghanistan does not become further endangered by unintended consequences.