A government implements economic sanctions by imposing restrictions on trade, financial transactions, and economic activities with a target country. These measures aim to influence foreign policy by pressuring governments to change behaviors or comply with international norms. Sanctions can be unilateral or multilateral and typically involve the freezing of assets, restrictions on exports/imports, and prohibitions on economic aid. Authorities monitor compliance to ensure effectiveness, with the ultimate goal of achieving strategic foreign policy objectives without resorting to military action.