Sanctions are measures taken by one or more countries to put pressure on another country in order to change its behavior. These measures often involve restrictions on trade, finance, or diplomatic relations.
Related terms
Embargo: A specific type of sanction that involves a complete ban on trade with a targeted country.
Economic Warfare: The use of economic measures such as sanctions to weaken an opponent's economy during times of conflict.
Diplomatic Isolation: A strategy where countries cut off diplomatic ties and isolate another country politically and socially due to disagreement or aggression.