Mapping Faultlines: The politics, economics and technology of US sanctions

Newsclick’s editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha talks about the way in which the US uses sanctions as a political tool against a host of countries

October 05, 2021 by Newsclick

Newsclick’s editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha talks about the way in which the US uses sanctions as a political tool against a host of countries. He talks about the use of the SWIFT payment mechanism and the US control over it, as well as alternatives that are emerging and what the future holds.