Sanctions and Anti-Sanctions Theory

Sanctions are restrictions or penalties imposed by one country (or group of countries) on another to influence behavior, such as economic measures like trade bans or financial restrictions. Anti-sanctions theory examines how targeted countries can resist or counteract these measures through strategies like developing alternative trade partners or internal resilience. This theory explores the dynamic between imposing authorities and those targeted, highlighting the effectiveness, potential evasion, and unintended consequences of sanctions. Essentially, it’s about understanding how sanctions work and how countries can adapt to or counteract them.