International Pressure

Definition

International pressure refers to the influence exerted by other countries or international organizations on a state's policies or behavior. This pressure can come in various forms like diplomatic negotiations, economic sanctions, or public shaming.

Related terms

Diplomacy: The practice of managing relationships between different countries through negotiations and dialogue rather than resorting to force.

Soft Power: The ability for one country (or entity) to influence others through culture, ideas, values, attraction rather than coercion or military force.

Economic Sanctions: Measures taken by countries (or groups) against another nation in order to restrict trade or financial transactions and put pressure on that country to change its behavior.