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Background
Overview
Understanding the efficacy, ethical implications, and geopolitical consequences of economic sanctions is vital for analyzing international relations, trade, and global economic stability (GS2, GS3).
Economic sanctions are punitive measures imposed by one or more countries against a target country, group, or individual to achieve specific foreign policy objectives, such as altering behavior, preventing proliferation, or promoting human rights. They can include trade restrictions, asset freezes, and financial blockades.