And civilized powers can also impose broad economic sanctions on states that violate basic international norms.
Individual penalties make sense, but they should be a supplement to broader sanctions, not a substitute for them.
Bush officials have been walking away from broad economic sanctions and pre-emptive strikes (while not formally ruling them out).
There could also be individual sanctions on nuclear industry officials or broader sanctions that might affect Iran's economy, the official said.
"But I would think a broad sanction imposed on an employee speaking out would be inconsistent with the public interest."
Few states attempted to pass broad sanctions in an effort to prohibit cyberbullying.
But the Republicans pressed hard for passage to impose broader sanctions against Iran.
In answer to your more general question, there may very well be broad sanctions, but it depends on the outcome of the dialogue.
The Council is currently looking into the possibility of broader financial sanctions.
The new agreement does not change the broad sanctions still in place against Iraq.