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Embargoes are a form of economic sanction that involves prohibiting or restricting trade with a specific country or group of countries. They are typically imposed by one or more countries against another nation to exert political pressure, punish it for certain actions, or achieve specific foreign policy objectives. Embargoes can encompass a wide range of goods and services, from specific items like weapons or luxury goods to all forms of trade. They can also be comprehensive, halting all commercial activity, or selective, targeting particular sectors.

The reasons for imposing embargoes vary widely. They may be enacted in response to human rights abuses, acts of aggression, nuclear proliferation, or violations of international law. Sometimes, embargoes are used as a tool to prevent a country from acquiring materials that could be used in weapons development or to support illicit activities. The effectiveness of an embargo can be debated, as they can have unintended consequences, impacting not only the targeted nation but also the economies of the countries imposing them, as well as third-party nations. Compliance with embargoes is often monitored by international bodies, and violations can result in further penalties. The lifting of an embargo usually depends on the targeted country changing its behavior or fulfilling certain conditions set by the imposing nations.