The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 2: Strategic concepts and implications)

The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 2: Strategic concepts and implications) Phuah Eng Chye (13 August 2022) Economic attacks have become the weapons of choice among superpowers. In the past decade, the US relied on a narrow range of sanctions and controls to restrain their adversaries. The Great Economic War (GEW), launched as an asymmetric … “The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 2: Strategic concepts and implications)”

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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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Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 2: Integrated and ambiguous warfare)

Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 2: Integrated and ambiguous warfare) Phuah Eng Chye (18 June 2022) The nature of warfare is changing. First, the nuclear threat has prompted superpowers to exercise restraint and limit military conflict to “designated” theatres and activities. Second, technology disrupted military campaigns and intelligence[1] activities and altered the cost-benefits of … “Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 2: Integrated and ambiguous warfare)”

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Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 1: Conflict theories)

Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 1: Conflict theories) Phuah Eng Chye (4 June 2022) Theories on war and diplomacy have deep historical roots. Chinese strategists study lessons from the Warring States (481 BC to 403 BC) and Three Kingdoms (220 AD to 280 AD); the West from European conflicts and the Cold War (post-World … “Theories on war and diplomacy (Part 1: Conflict theories)”

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