Nicholas Mulder

Juan Zarate, a former US counterterrorism official and sanctions expert, joins Nicholas Mulder, a Cornell professor and author of 'The Economic Weapon.' They dive deep into the resilience of the Russian economy despite significant sanctions amid the Ukraine conflict. The duo explores how nations evade sanctions, the moral complexities of enforcement, and the evolution of sanctions as diplomatic tools. They also discuss potential strategies for utilizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and the dynamic nature of financial warfare.

Exploring the effectiveness of financial warfare through sanctions on Russia, challenges in enforcing sanctions, impact on international policy, historical evolution of sanctions, middle-income countries' role in relief amidst sanctions, US push for seizing Russian assets in Europe, and humorous economic proposals

Nicholas Mulder is historicus aan de Cornell University en auteur van "The Economic Weapon". Hij bespreekt de rol van sancties in economische conflicten, met een blik op Trump's mogelijk terugkeer en zijn ambities rond Groenland. Eva Hofman, technologieredacteur, duikt in de invloed van Big Tech op de politiek. Ze onderzoeken de samenwerking tussen Silicon Valley-magnaten en de nieuwe regering-Trump, evenals de geopolitieke impact van hun macht. Dit leidt tot een intrigerende discussie over technologie, politiek en de toekomst van democratie.

Nicholas Mulder, an assistant professor of history at Cornell and author of "The Economic Weapon," dives into the intricate history of economic sanctions as modern warfare tools. He discusses how sanctions emerged post-World War I and their paradoxical effects, often fostering nationalism instead of compliance. Mulder analyzes the U.S. sanctions regime, its evolution from the Cold War to present, and the unintended consequences of these measures on nations like Russia, Cuba, and North Korea, advocating for a more diplomatic approach in foreign policy.

Nicholas Mulder, an assistant professor at Cornell and author of "The Economic Weapon," dives into the intriguing history of economic sanctions as instruments of warfare. He discusses the paradox of sanctions, revealing their limited success and unexpected consequences, especially in the wake of World War I and II. The talk also highlights the complexities of U.S. sanctions, particularly regarding Russia, and suggests that while these measures can weaken economies, diplomatic strategies might prove more effective in resolving conflicts.