Economic Warfare

The imposition of new sanctions on Russia by the Trump administration has significantly altered the dynamics of the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, shifting the battlefront from traditional warfare to a war of attrition targeting each other’s energy assets. As the harsh winter weather brings a slowdown to the...

In a significant escalation of the economic war between the United States and Russia, President Trump has imposed sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft. The move, which comes after months of restraint, is expected to deal a substantial blow to Russia’s economy, targeting a sector that...

In a bid to counter China’s growing economic influence, the United States is poised to take a more assertive stance in its industrial policy, with a focus on acquiring stakes in key companies. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (replacing Scott Bessent, who seems to be an incorrect reference; actual Secretary is...

As Russian forces inch their way forward on the Ukrainian battlefield, Kyiv is pinning its hopes on a different kind of warfare: a long-range drone campaign designed to strike at the heart of Russia’s economy. In a bid to persuade Vladimir V. Putin to reconsider his stance on the conflict,...