Tag: Economic Warfare

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Why Economic Pressure Against Iran Continues Despite Policy Failures

This analysis explores why Iran sanctions persist despite failing to curb nuclear or missile programs. It argues that the focus has shifted from behavioral change to deliberate economic destabilization. By fostering “ghost fleets” for oil exports and causing severe civilian humanitarian crises, these measures may serve regime-change agendas rather than stated diplomatic goals.

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Weaponizing AI Supply Chains: Washington’s Pax Silica Initiative Launches New Economic Warfare Front

On December 12, 2025, Washington launched Pax Silica, a strategic US-led initiative designed to secure the “silicon supply chain” and counter China’s dominance in the AI economy. Described by Under Secretary Jacob Helberg as the “G7 of the AI age,” the pact treats computing power and critical minerals as the strategic equivalents of 20th-century oil and steel.

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