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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently examines the role, effectiveness, ethical implications, and geopolitical impact of economic sanctions in international relations, including their effects on India's foreign policy autonomy, energy security, and economic interests.
Economic sanctions are punitive measures imposed by one or more countries against another country, group, or individual to achieve specific foreign policy or national security objectives. These measures can include trade restrictions, asset freezes, travel bans, and financial prohibitions, aiming to compel a change in behavior without military intervention.