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Background
Overview
UPSC candidates need to understand the role of economic sanctions as a foreign policy tool, their effectiveness, ethical implications, and impact on global trade, energy security, and the international financial system. India's foreign policy often navigates complex geopolitical landscapes influenced by sanctions.
International economic sanctions are coercive measures adopted by states or international organizations to influence the behavior of target states, often involving restrictions on trade, finance, or travel. They serve as a non-military tool of foreign policy to achieve diplomatic or security objectives, ranging from counter-terrorism to human rights protection.