The Gist Chokepoints and Full Throated Screams
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Feb 26, 2025 
Edward Fishman, an expert on sanctions and tariffs, shares insights from his book, "Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare." He discusses the geopolitical impact of trade vulnerabilities and the transition from military force to economic sanctions in U.S. foreign policy. Fishman highlights the complexities and unintended consequences of these sanctions, particularly regarding Russia and Iran. Additionally, the host examines the intense dynamics at recent Republican town halls, questioning whether media representations capture the true essence of public sentiment.
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NATO Justification
- Claiming Ukraine joining NATO provoked the war is illogical and strategically unsound.
- Allowing an enemy state to attack potential members undermines the organization's purpose.
Choke Points
- Globalization and intertwined supply chains enable the US to exert economic pressure through choke points.
- These choke points are areas where America has dominance and limited alternatives.
Russian Shadow Fleet
- Russia built a "shadow fleet" of aging tankers to circumvent Western dominance in maritime shipping after sanctions.
- This tactic highlights the challenge of maintaining choke point control when redundancies are built.
