Скачать или смотреть Economic Warfare: The U.S. Strategy to Undo Russia Without Combat

The phrase “strike without firing a shot” captures how the U.S. has transformed sanctions into one of its strongest tools of statecraft. Instead of direct military engagement, Washington and its allies employ financial warfare—asset freezes, trade restrictions, and technology embargoes—to weaken Russia’s economy and military-industrial base. Sanctions cut Moscow’s access to international capital, limit oil revenue through price caps, and restrict imports of advanced semiconductors crucial for weapons production. This economic chokehold is designed to slow Russia’s military machine, raise domestic economic costs, and reduce its global leverage, all without triggering open war. By coordinating with G7 and EU partners, the U.S. ensures global compliance, further isolating Russia from world markets. Over time, the cumulative impact of restricted cash flow, blocked technology, and frozen reserves undermines Moscow’s capacity to sustain prolonged aggression. This is a calculated demonstration of power—achieving strategic goals through economic dominance rather than conventional weapons. This is an AI content made using human efforts.
References: CSIS (2023), U.S. Treasury OFAC Sanctions Reports, The Economist (2024).