economic warfare
Beyond Sanctions: A Central Banker’s Stark Warning on Preparing Europe’s Financial System for War
A top ECB policymaker warns Europe is “at war” with Russia, urging a radical overhaul to prepare the financial system for direct military conflict.
Beyond the Breach: How a Chinese Cyberattack on Congress Signals a New Era of Economic Warfare
A Chinese cyberattack on US Congress is not just a political issue; it’s a signal of economic warfare with major implications for investors and markets.
The Versailles Echo: Are We Repeating a Century-Old Economic Mistake with Russia?
A century after the Treaty of Versailles, are we repeating a historic economic mistake with Russia? An analysis of the parallels and future implications.
The Sanctions Paradox: How Russian Elites are Paying Double for a Taste of Western Luxury
Despite a Western ban, a “parallel import” scheme allows Russian elites to buy luxury goods, but at double the price, revealing the limits of sanctions.
The €300 Billion Dilemma: Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine
A deep dive into the EU & G7’s debate on using €300B in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, analyzing the immense financial and legal risks involved.
The Financial War: How New US Sanctions are Reshaping Global Energy and Investment
A deep dive into the new US sanctions on Russian oil, analyzing their impact on the global economy, finance, investing, and the stock market.
Beyond the Headlines: Decoding the New US Sanctions on Russia’s Oil and the Global Economic Fallout
New US sanctions on Russian oil are more than a headline; they’re a complex financial maneuver with global economic and investment implications.
The Pacific Gambit: Decoding the Economic War Behind the US Campaign Against Narco-Terrorism
The US expansion of its anti-drug campaign into the Pacific is more than a military move; it’s an economic war with deep implications for finance and trade.
Beyond the Barrel: Why Sanctioning Refineries is the West’s Next Move in the Economic War on Russia
A critical loophole in Russian oil sanctions allows refined products to flood Western markets. Here’s how to close it and why it matters.
China’s Mineral Chokehold: A Weapon Against the Global Economy or a Self-Inflicted Wound?
Scott Bessent accuses China of damaging the global economy with mineral restrictions, a move that could ultimately backfire and hurt its own standing.