Sanctions as Default Hard Diplomacy Tool

Sanctions are like rules that countries use to punish others for not following their policies.

These rules used to be rare, but now they're common and affect many countries, not just the ones they're meant for.

For example, when ships carrying certain goods are stopped, it makes shipping more expensive and complicated.

Countries like India have to be careful to keep trading while following these rules.

India doesn't fight or fully obey these rules but tries to find a middle way to protect its economy.

This is important because sanctions can make trading less fair and more risky for everyone.