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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 a target country, group, or individual, often to achieve foreign policy objectives without resorting to military force. These can include trade restrictions, financial blockades, asset freezes, and travel bans, aiming to exert economic pressure and compel a change in behavior.