The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 1: The beginning)

The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 1: The beginning) Phuah Eng Chye (30 July 2022) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has two fronts – the military and the economic. On the military front, it is a test of modern weaponry and integrated warfare between reasonably-matched opponents. While opinions fluctuate, scenarios[1] have settled on Russia establishing control … “The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 1: The beginning)”

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Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 4: Sanctions)

Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 4: Sanctions) Phuah Eng Chye (16 July 2022) Background Nicholas Mulder relates sanctions were described as the economic weapon or l’arme économique in “the wartime practice of blockade…During World War I, the Allied and Associated Powers, led by Britain and France, had launched an unprecedented economic war against the … “Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 4: Sanctions)”

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Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 3: Conflict in the information realm)

Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 3: Conflict in the information realm) Phuah Eng Chye (2 July 2022) The economics of war have changed since World War 2 (WW2). First, traditional wars were highly physical with mass mobilisation of troops and blockades to cut supply lines with the goal of occupying enemy territory. Today, such … “Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 3: Conflict in the information realm)”

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