8. Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar has faced on-and-off sanctions due to longstanding military rule and recent crackdowns on democracy. Western nations first imposed sanctions in the 1990s targeting the ruling junta. After a brief period of reform and lifted measures, the 2021 military coup triggered a new wave of economic and diplomatic isolation. Myanmar’s sanctions have often been compared to those imposed on Zimbabwe, reflecting global disapproval and complicated impacts on everyday citizens.
