Trade Sanctions In International Law: Effectiveness And Legality
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 30
- 1 min read
Juhi Phagiwala, B.Com LLB (Hons), O.P. Jindal Global University
ABSTRACT
Focusing on the effectiveness and legality, this article reviews the intricate landscape of trade sanctions in the scope of international law. International organisations and states rely on trade sanctions as a vital tool to achieve their political, economic, and humanitarian goals. This paper investigates the efficacy of penalties in achieving policy goals and their position within international legal frameworks by reviewing empirical studies, legal frameworks, and notable case studies.
INTRODUCTION
By definition sanctions are “coercive measures, imposed by one country or group of countries on another country, its government or individual entities, aimed at inducing a change in behaviour or policy”.Sanctions can be general or targeted, bilateral or multilateral, trade and/or financial.
Trade sanctions are a kind of economic sanction that is used to limit commerce with certain foreign entities. Trade sanctions have emerged as a formidable instrument of foreign policy and international governance, operating at the crossroads of economic strategy, diplomatic pressure, and legal enforcement. These restrictive rules often cause uncertainty and compel nations and organisations to reassess their foreign policy. Typically, in reaction to a government's voilation of international standards, human rights, or security agreements, sanctions are imposed to compel the targeted nation to alter its policies or conduct. These acts are supposed to force the target country to modify its policies or behaviour.
