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Choke points: Economic World War in 2025 | Edward Fishman

Jul 23, 2025
Edward Fishman, a seasoned expert in economic warfare and author of 'Choke Points', dives into the shifting landscape of global finance. He discusses how sanctions and tariffs have become pivotal tools, reshaping not only international relations but leading us to a potential economic conflict. Fishman explores critical choke points like energy resources and digital currencies, examining their implications on U.S. foreign policy and trade dynamics with countries like Iran and Russia. Prepare to rethink what economic warfare really means!
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INSIGHT

Economic Warfare Era

  • We live in an age of economic warfare where sanctions and tariffs replace traditional wars.
  • Economic conflicts could escalate into kinetic wars if not managed wisely.
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Economic Warfare as Military Response

  • Economic warfare rose as a response to failed military invasions in the early 2000s.
  • The U.S. used control of economic nodes like the dollar system to inflict harm instead of direct military force.
ANECDOTE

Fishman's Sanctions Room Experience

  • Edward Fishman served on U.S. sanctions teams against Iran and Russia and observed limited knowledge in policymaking.
  • Lack of understanding economic warfare risks counterproductive policies.
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