CHOKEPOINTS by Edward Fishman (epub)(Nonfiction)
Chokepoints by Edward Fishman (ePub) (Nonfiction)
Author: Edward Fishman
Publication Date: March 6, 2025
Length: 560 pages
Genre: Nonfiction, Economics, Geopolitics, International Relations
Drawing on Fishman's experience as a former top US State Department and Treasury official involved in sanctions policy, Chokepoints examines the evolution of economic statecraft from ad hoc tools to deliberate weapons of war. It conceptualizes "chokepoints" as non-substitutable domains (e.g., the US dollar's dominance in global finance, advanced chip technology, and critical supply chains) that allow asymmetric coercion without military force. The book traces historical cases like Iran's nuclear program isolation, Russia's post-2022 sanctions, and efforts to curb China's tech rise, warning of risks like global fragmentation and countermeasures from rivals. Fishman calls for a coherent US strategy to wield these powers effectively while preserving the liberal economic order.