The U.S. and its impacts to, and from, global economies

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Edward Fishman’s new book, Chokepoints, explores how the U.S. reimagined economic warfare to achieve success in international conflicts without military force.

• Effective sanctions aim at specific pressure points to secure diplomatic and political gains, whereas unwise sanctions can deepen humanitarian crises.

• According to Fishman, the future of economic warfare may lead the U.S. to strengthen relationships with allies or more serious conflicts abroad.

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