sanctioners
Sanctioners are entities that impose sanctions—measures restricting economic, political, or social interactions—on a state, organization, or individual to influence behavior, punish violations of international norms, or deter future wrongdoing. They are distinct from sanctionees, the targets of sanctions, and from beneficiaries, who may suffer from the measures.
Common sanctioning actors include national governments, intergovernmental bodies, and coalitions. The United Nations Security Council, regional
Sanction instruments vary: economic and financial sanctions (asset freezes, banking restrictions, trade controls), commodity export restrictions,
Sanction measures are usually grounded in domestic law, international law, or international resolutions. They are implemented
Assessments of effect are mixed. Proponents argue sanctions deter aggression and compel compliance, while critics point