War on the Rocks The Case for Seizing $300 Billion in Russian State Assets
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Jan 4, 2024 Explore the feasibility and legality of seizing $300 billion Russian state assets held in Western banks. Discuss the significance of these assets amidst the Ukraine conflict. Analyze the proposal as a countermeasure to Russia's aggression and the concerns surrounding it. Examine the application of international law and its impact on the financial system. Explore potential consequences and retaliation of seizing Russian assets.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Significance of Russian Assets in Foreign Banks Amidst the Ukraine Conflict
01:34 • 5min
Seizing Russian State Assets as Countermeasure to Aggression
06:35 • 4min
Application of international law in seizing government assets and its impact on the financial system
10:17 • 6min
Potential Consequences and Retaliation of Seizing Russian State Assets
16:12 • 5min