When a government imposes economic sanctions on a target, the purpose is to:

The correct answer is D. Alter the behavior of the state or non-state target that threatens the interests of that government. Economic sanctions are used as a non-military tool to enforce foreign policy and national security Option D (Correct): Sanctions aim to change the behavior of entities engaged in money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activities.

Compliance Standards (International AML/CFT Standards and the role of FATF)

Question

Options

AIndicate that the use of military force is likely unless the target complies with the government's
BEncourage non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to increase the provision of humanitarian
CProtect the rights of the citizens of the target country against their own government and improve
DAlter the behavior of the state or non-state target that threatens the interests of that government

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
7% (2)
C
7% (2)
D
83% (25)

Explanation

Economic sanctions are used as a non-military tool to enforce foreign policy and national security Option D (Correct): Sanctions aim to change the behavior of entities engaged in money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activities.

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