6. Syria
Syria has been under international sanctions since the eruption of civil conflict in 2011. The U.S., EU, and Arab League targeted President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, citing repression and war crimes. Sanctions have aimed to restrict oil revenues and international financial access, reminiscent of sanctions on Iraq. However, humanitarian organizations have warned these measures strain ordinary civilians more than political elites, igniting debate over their efficacy and morality.
