Category: Sanctions

Sanctions refer to penalties or restrictive measures imposed by one or more countries against a targeted country, organization, or individual in order to change behavior or policy deemed unacceptable. These measures can be economic, political, or military in nature and are often used as tools of foreign policy to address issues such as human rights violations, terrorism, or breaches of international law. Economic sanctions may include trade restrictions, asset freezes, or financial embargoes, while political sanctions might involve diplomatic isolation or travel bans. The goal of sanctions is typically to coerce compliance with international norms or to punish actions conflicting with those norms, often as part of efforts to maintain or restore global peace and security.