To sanction a country means to impose punitive measures by one or more countries or international bodies against that country to influence its behavior without resorting to military conflict. Sanctions can take multiple forms, including economic restrictions like trade embargoes and financial asset freezes, diplomatic sanctions such as limiting diplomatic ties or travel bans, and military sanctions like arms embargoes. The primary aim of sanctioning a country is to enforce international laws, prevent human rights abuses, contain threats to peace, or respond to aggressive actions. Sanctions serve as a tool of policy enforcement and are typically imposed to pressure the sanctioned country to change specific policies or actions considered harmful or unlawful by the international community. Breaching sanctions usually results in penalties or legal consequences for entities or individuals that violate them. Sanctions can be temporary and are often reviewed and removed when their objectives are met.
