Why it matters
Sanctions are used to pressure governments without military action, with costs for both sides.
Sanctions in the news
More World terms
Geopolitics
The way geography, resources and power shape relations and rivalries between countries.
Ceasefire
An agreement between warring sides to stop fighting, temporarily or as a step toward a lasting peace deal.
European Union
A political and economic union of European countries with a single market, shared laws in many areas and, for many members, the euro.
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