March 25, 2022

Sanctions expert: New sanctions tightening ‘the screws on Russia’s economy’

Former State Dept. Russia Sanctions Lead Edward Fishman tells MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell how new sanctions strike “at the heart of Russia’s oil sales” and will “degrade Russia’s military machine.” Rick Stengel adds that Pres. Biden and NATO have to be more aggressive in conveying to Vladimir Putin that he’s not going to win the war in Ukraine and needs to figure out a peace deal.

Watch the full video from MSNBC.

  • Podcast
    • May 8, 2025
    How Do You Tariff a Movie and Liza Tobin on the Trade War with China

    China expert Liza Tobin, managing director at Garnaut Global and new CNAS adjunct senior fellow, joins Emily Kilcrease and Geoffrey Gertz to discuss the ins and outs of the US...

    By Emily Kilcrease, Geoffrey Gertz & Liza Tobin

  • Podcast
    • May 3, 2025
    Friendshore First, Trade War Second

    Edward Fishman is the author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. Fishman is an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS...

    By Edward Fishman

  • Podcast
    • May 1, 2025
    Trump's First 100 Days in Trade Policy

    Emily and Geoff look back on the first 100 days of Trump’s trade policy, with a focus on how different parts of the U.S. political and economic system are reacting. They get i...

    By Emily Kilcrease & Geoffrey Gertz

  • Podcast
    • April 24, 2025
    What Is President Trump’s Economic Plan?

    A to-and-fro between Washington and Beijing has left many world leaders confused who to side with, as many look towards the White House wondering if there is a detailed plan a...

    By Emily Kilcrease

View All Reports View All Articles & Multimedia