Abraham Newman

Abraham Newman, a political science professor at Georgetown University and an expert on weaponised interdependence, dives deep into the shifting sands of global economics. He critiques U.S. tariffs as an outdated form of economic warfare, warning of their implications on global trade dynamics. The conversation explores the intricacies of U.S.-EU relations, highlighting Europe's struggle to adapt to new coercive economic strategies. Newman also discusses the potential for EU-China collaboration, emphasizing the need for a united front against rising geopolitical tensions.

Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman, political scientists and co-authors of 'The Rise of the Economic Security State,' dissect the shift from U.S. dominance in global financial networks to the emergence of rivals like China wielding their own economic leverage. They explore the implications of 'weaponized interdependence,' how this transformation blurs lines between national security and economic power, and the evolving dynamics of sanctions and technology. Their insights reveal a critical turning point in geopolitics and the need for new strategies to navigate these challenges.

Kristine Berzina, a senior fellow focusing on U.S.-European defense relations, and Abraham Newman, a Georgetown University professor specializing in globalization, tackle the implications of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy. They discuss Europe's perception of the NSS as paternalistic and the potential risks of U.S. support for far-right movements. The conversation highlights contrasts in free speech norms, historical U.S. coercion, and Europe's struggle for strategic autonomy in tech and defense. They emphasize the need for Europe to reclaim its agency and foster innovation.

Abraham Newman, Georgetown scholar of international political economy, and Stacie Goddard, Wellesley political scientist, present neo-royalism as a lens on Trump’s foreign actions. They discuss personalist cliques replacing rules, how status and patronage drive moves like Greenland and tariffs, the anatomy of insider networks, and how these dynamics reshape institutions and global tensions.

Abraham Newman, an expert on America weaponizing the world economy, discusses US as an empire, global banking development, post-9/11 government response, and the need for responsible power. They explore the evolution of finance networks, the role of the US dollar, and internet centralization, highlighting global economic interplay and vulnerabilities.