Why blockades and sanctions called 'economic warfare' by some?

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Is it fair to call peaceful steps like blockades & economic sanctions 'global interventionism' or 'economic warfare'?


Just saw below headline in news but question is not specific to Iran/Iraq/Venez/Gaza type sanctions but a general question in case any experts here on this topic.


(https://www.ft.com/content/86eb2db4-f016-11e9-ad1e-4367d8281195)Sanctions are Donald Trump’s new way of war
Financial Times 20 hours ago
What sanctions did Trump put on Iran?
Why is the US imposing sanctions on Venezuela?
Are US sanctions on Iran legal?
21 hours ago - Call it America's new way of war. Forget aircraft carriers, stealth fighters and cruise missiles. Think instead about dollars, silicon chips, digital ...

Trump Announces New Sanctions on Iran - The New York Times
Sep 20, 2019 - Sanctions on the country have significantly damaged its economy. ...Iran by the United States or Saudi Arabia would result in “an all-out war.”.



Not certain if related:

Ron Paul: Israeli blockade of Gaza horrible & act of war, US morally responsible (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?414472-Ron-Paul-Israeli-blockade-of-Gaza-horrible-amp-act-of-war-US-morally-responsible&)

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Related-Historic:

Madeleine Albright - The deaths of 500,000 Iraqi children was worth it for Iraq's non existent WMD's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM0uvgHKZe8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM0uvgHKZe8

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On a relatednote, sanctions against one of our close NATO ally would send a strong message to our other allies that violation of human rights is a no go area and would not be tolerated by US / punished by sanctions:



Trump's sanctions response says Turkish offensive in Syria is our problem

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Turkey

Oct. 14, 2019
President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Ankara as his administration called for an "immediate" ceasefire in the fragile region."Punishing sanctions have been placed on Turkey," Vice President Mike Pence told reporters during a surprise gathering at the White House. "The sanctions that are imposed today are a beginning."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...on/3978904002/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/10/14/donald-trump-threatens-sanctions-turkey-soon-syria-invasion/3978904002/)




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http://www.ronpaulforums.com/images/icons/icon4.png Trump says Turkish offensive in Syria is 'not our problem'