Sanctions are restrictive measures imposed by individual nations or international bodies to exert political, economic, or diplomatic pressure on foreign governments, organizations, or individuals. Often utilized as a tool of foreign policy, these penalties range from trade embargoes and asset freezes to travel bans, aiming to influence behavior, curb human rights abuses, or address geopolitical conflicts. Our coverage tracks the latest developments in global sanctions regimes, drawing on expert reporting from outlets like the Financial Times, Bloomberg, and Deutsche Welle to analyze the impact of these measures on international relations and the global economy.