Economic warfare
Coverage of Economic warfare in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Economic warfare?’ In the West Bank, too much cash is breaking the Palestinian economy
Palestinian banks in the West Bank are struggling to convert excess cash into electronic balances, hindering their ability to process transfers due to limits on physical currency Israel takes from the Palestinian Authority (PA). The situation has raised concerns about 'economic warfare' impacting the Palestinian economy.
- Bombing and a tentative accord didn’t work. Does Trump have a Plan C for Iran?
The article questions whether Trump has a new strategy for Iran after previous tactics like bombing and a tentative agreement failed. It highlights the administration's lack of explanation for expecting different results from economic warfare and bombing.
- Navalization of economic warfare makes trade routes into military targets
The article discusses how maritime shipping lanes, crucial for over 80% of global trade, are becoming military targets in economic warfare. It references the war in Iran, where Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, prompting a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
- Hormuz and the new era of economic warfare
Tehran is losing the export battle, but its ability to disrupt the global economy remains significant. The article highlights the ongoing economic impact despite export challenges.
- Hormuz: mother of all chokepoints
The podcast explores economic strategies and market impacts, focusing on lessons from Iran's economic warfare tactics. It highlights the strategic significance of Hormuz as a critical chokepoint in global trade.