

Edward Fishman - How the Global Economy Became a Weapon of War
Apr 8, 2025
Edward Fishman, a foreign policy expert and Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University, dives into the evolution of economic warfare. He discusses how sanctions have transitioned from Cold War tactics to modern measures against Iran, Russia, and China. Fishman highlights the chaos that economic coercion can cause when misused. The conversation also explores pivotal historical events, such as the Iran nuclear deal and the 2014 Crimea crisis, showcasing the significant geopolitical shift in U.S. foreign policy centered on financial strategies.
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Evolution of Economic Warfare
02:13 • 13min
Historical Parallels: The Iran Nuclear Deal and Ukraine Protests
15:40 • 2min
Sanctions Evolution: Russia and Geopolitical Strategies
18:02 • 7min
Economic Warfare: The Rise of Huawei and the U.S. Response
24:47 • 4min
Economic Warfare and Geopolitical Dynamics
29:05 • 26min
The Intersection of Politics and Market Influence
55:31 • 2min