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The Pros and Cons of Economic Sanctions Explained: Definition, Examples, Advantages and Disadvantages Economic sanctions are penalties imposed by one country or a group of countries on another country, entity, or person for political or security reasons. They can take various forms, such as trade barriers, asset freezes, travel bans, arms embargoes, and financial restrictions. Economic sanctions are often used as a tool of foreign policy to influence the behavior or policies of the target, or to punish them for violating international norms or agreements. But do economic sanctions work? What are the benefits and drawbacks of using them? In this blog post, we will explore the definition, examples, advantages and disadvantages of economic sanctions. Definition of Economic Sanctions According to the Council on Foreign Relations 1 , economic sanctions are defined as “the withdrawal of customary trade and financial relations for foreign- and security-policy purposes”. They can be comprehens...