Chokepoints

Chokepoints shows how states use trade and money against their rivals. Edward Fishman looks at sanctions, tariffs and control of key resources. Sanctions curb trade; tariffs tax goods brought into a country. The key resources include the US dollar and advanced microchips. They also include the chains that supply energy. He shows how America uses these tools to wield power. He looks at their use by China, Europe and Britain too.

This book gives a factual account of world trade, wealth and power. It is for readers who seek to grasp world economics and politics. Fishman draws on research and talks with people for the book. He also draws on his work at the US State Department. This paperback is in English and has 560 pages. It dates from 2026.