In 1986, nations of the world began organizing economic protests against the country of south africa. the united states, japan, and the european community all issued a series of sanctions against the government and the businesses of the southern african nation. which of these best explains the purpose of these sanctions? a) south africa became major allies of the soviet union. b) south africa trading with middle eastern terrorist organizations. c) south africa refused to stop committing acts of foreign terrorism. d) south africa continued its enforcement of a system of racial discrimination.