Sentence examples for economically isolate from inspiring English sources
Mr. Abed Rabbo branded it "an apartheid plan" meant to strangle the Palestinians economically, isolate them geographically and impose by fiat what was not achieved through negotiations.
A series of tough sanctions by the United Nations and an executive order recently signed by President Trump have sought to economically isolate the nuclear-armed regime of Kim Jong-un.
The Arab League boycott is a systematic, pro-Palestinian effort by Arab League member states to economically isolate Israel and weaken the country's economic and military strength.
The Treasury Department has also become increasingly active in using its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) list to target and economically isolate Iranian entities.
Among the wide-ranging topics covered were behind-the-scenes U.S. efforts to politically and economically isolate Iran, primarily in response to fears of Iran's development of nuclear weapons.
Since President Trump took office in January, U.S. efforts to economically isolate North Korea have increased, but they appear to have had no discernible effect on Pyongyang's weapons program: On July 4, North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that theoretically could hit Alaska.
Spicer said the White House was aware of the killings but said Trump sees an opportunity "to work with countries … that can help play a role in diplomatically and economically isolating North Korea". The Philippines has no political or economic ties with Pyongyang, so its ostensible role in a containment strategy is unclear.
Cuba became economically isolated from its northern neighbour as it developed close links to the Soviet Union.
The former Soviet state is economically isolated with its borders to Turkey and Azerbaijan both blocked due to ongoing international disputes.
The big losers were the Turkish Cypriots, who remain excluded from the Union and economically isolated.
North Korea, Cuba and Myanmar have been economically isolated for decades, with little effect.
