Sanctions and embargoes

Sanctions and embargoes are tools used by governments or international bodies to influence or restrict the actions of other countries, organizations, or individuals. Sanctions typically involve economic measures like freezing assets, banning trade, or restricting financial transactions to pressure changes in behavior. Embargoes are comprehensive bans on trade or specific transactions with a country or entity, effectively isolating them financially and economically. Both aim to encourage compliance with international laws or policies, often related to issues like human rights, security, or diplomatic disputes, by limiting access to markets and resources.