Sanctions are typically imposed to achieve specific political or economic objectives. They are often used to:
- Enforce international law: Sanctions can act as a tool to compel compliance with international regulations and agreements. - Promote human rights: Governments and international bodies like the United Nations may impose sanctions to pressure regimes that violate human rights. - Prevent terrorism and crime: Sanctions can target entities and individuals involved in terrorism and organized crime by cutting off their financial resources. - Discourage nuclear proliferation: Sanctions can be used to deter countries from developing or spreading nuclear weapons technology.