Glossary · Sanctions Diplomacy

Sanctions Diplomacy

Diplomatic design, coordination, negotiation and communication of restrictive measures used to influence conduct or respond to international crises.

Term type · Established practiceTypes of Diplomacy

Context

A sanction is a legal or policy instrument, while sanctions diplomacy refers to the international bargaining and coordination around its adoption, implementation and adjustment.

Why it matters for foreign affairs

MoFAs must align legal bases, humanitarian exceptions, allied positions, compliance and exit criteria.