embargo - a ban on the import or export of any goods, finance or industrial technologies.Such a measure may be introduced for political reasons, when they try to put pressure on the government.It can do as a separate state, and international organizations such as the UN.Often she loves to introduce various restrictions against unwanted of the United States.The embargo may be economic.The purpose of this prohibition is the same, to force the government to certain concessions.In the sphere of economy constraints can be used not only against nations, but against specific structures of firms and enterprises.There are also temporary embargo.This happens when it comes to environmental disasters, epidemics.
term "embargo" appeared in the XVIII century, the word translated as limitation.So it called official delay and confiscation of one State ships and weapons of another country (not to be confused with piracy).Gradually, the value of the function itself and the word began to change, and now the embargo - is a term used in economics, law and politics.
The most common bans and restrictions are imposed for political reasons.Such a kind of whip against any state.Motivated by this decision is usually the best intentions.To punish for failure to comply with international norms and agreements, to prevent the threat of military invasion and so on.But experience shows that most often it is an attempt to overthrow the unwanted regimes, undermine the country's economy.
Any embargo - is a double edged sword.Economy "hooligan countries" definitely suffer.But the country, putting a ban, will suffer as well.A historical example.At the beginning of the XX century, did not come together in political issues, Russia has imposed a trade embargo against Germany.What it's all over, it is known to all.The sharp decline of the Russian economy, the First World War and the Revolution.The consequences of such hasty action, we disentangle so far.
another example.US regularly impose restrictions and prohibitions against developing countries.First, Cuba, then to Iraq, it was followed by Iran.But the big economic losses suffered, not only these countries, but also the Soviet Union.Until now, Iraq remains outstanding debt of several billion dollars.
Do not confuse the concept of the embargo with another legal concept of "garnishment".The first - is the introduction of specific measures against the entire state or large structures.The second - a legal procedure.Seizure of property suggests that this property or finances can not be used.He can not sell, donate, and so on.The arrest may be imposed only by a court.The court in one country may arrest the property of an individual or of any State for the purpose of debt repayment citizen of the State where it is located.But in any case this is a private forum, and to the international policy of the state such actions have no relationship.
embargo - a legislative act that takes either the parliament or the consultative body of international associations.For example, the reduction of oil purchases from Iran, the EU countries from 1 January 2012.So the European Union has supported a ban on the purchase of oil, which the United States imposed.
