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Edward Fishman: Iran Just Taught the World a Dangerous Lesson
In his latest article for The New York Times, geoeconomics expert Edward Fishman argues that even if a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran holds, Tehran has emerged from the conflict with newfound strategic leverage. By establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy chokepoint, Iran now possesses a powerful source of economic and diplomatic influence.
Fishman contends that Iran’s ability to threaten or regulate passage through the strait could reshape global energy markets, alter international diplomacy, and encourage other nations to exploit critical trade routes and infrastructure for geopolitical gain. He warns that this development may mark the beginning of a new era in which countries increasingly weaponize geographic and economic choke points, signaling a shift away from the decades-long system of free and open commerce underpinned by American power.
Read Edward Fishman’s latest New York Times article on our website and discover why he believes the struggle over strategic choke points could redefine global power in the years ahead.
Edward Fishman is one of the world’s foremost experts on economic statecraft, with deep experience shaping U.S. foreign policy. His New York Times–bestselling book Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare is widely regarded as definitive and essential to understand how sanctions, tariffs, and export controls are reshaping the world. A Columbia University scholar, he brings sharp, timely insights into how economic warfare is transforming geopolitics and the business landscape. His ability to translate complex global dynamics into compelling narratives makes him a standout keynote speaker for any audience. Contact ustoday to learn more.
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