11. Libya
Sanctions against Libya intensified in the 1980s after the country’s involvement in international terrorism, including the Lockerbie bombing. The UN and U.S. imposed travel, financial, and arms restrictions, severely limiting Libya’s global engagement. Sanctions were lifted gradually following the abandonment of WMD programs in 2003, serving as a rare example where economic isolation led to policy change. Comparisons are often drawn with earlier sanctions on Iraq and more recent cases like North Korea.
