The modern world can be characterized as a complex system of social connections ranging at different levels. One of the highest levels among them is the relationship between the countries. In general, this relationship aims at cooperation, but there are cases when certain countries act hostile regarding the neighboring ones. In cases of such hostility, the others may use different instruments to prevent it. One of the organizations, which are responsible for the economic, political and social regulations in the world, is the United Nations Organization. It was established after World War II in order to restrain the worldwide military tensions and maintain peaceful resolutions in the world. Thus, UNO uses mostly economic and social tools in order to achieve its aims. That is why most of the countries participate in it and rely on its decisions and resolutions in case of conflicts. The major task of the UN is preventing wars. However, if certain states favor destructive international politics, the UN may use sanctions. Such sanctions may be also introduced into separate countries, which want to oppose the negative activity of particular states. Therefore, this paper dwells on the topic of the nature of sanctions, the reasons for their introduction, and the mechanisms of their functioning. The analysis of these aspects leads to the understanding of the basic principles of worldwide regulation and interaction between the countries.
Sanctions and their Origin
Before characterizing the impact of sanctions and their role in the world, one needs to understand their nature