The u.s. seem inclined to police u.n. orders, seemingly relating to breaches of human rights, being the perceived dominant party with regard to the sanctioning of various countries, the latest being China. Sanctions can be far reaching. The freezing of assets mean no income, and the repercussions of trading with such countries means an end to all fair trade. There is reportedly a stream of cases before European courts regarding the freezing of assets which has been described as having no legitimate process. The u.n. reportedly collaborate with interpol, both of whom seemingly are rarely questioned.