Diplomatic sanctions are measures taken by one country against another to express disapproval or to influence behavior without resorting to military action. These sanctions can include reducing or severing diplomatic ties, expelling diplomats, or limiting official visits. The goal is to pressure the targeted country to change its policies or actions. These sanctions are often used in response to issues such as human rights violations, aggression, or violations of international law. For example, countries may impose diplomatic sanctions on a nation like North Korea to discourage its nuclear weapons program or to address concerns about its treatment of citizens.