Chokepoints by Edward Fishman is a fascinating and timely exploration of how economic warfare shapes geopolitics. The author masterfully blends history, economics, and first-hand experience to show how vital economic chokepoints are becoming growing leverage points in international relations—especially with the new authoritarian axis of Russia, China, and Iran. What makes this book stand out is Fishman’s ability to take complex geopolitical issues and present them in a clear, engaging, and thought-provoking way. His expertise in foreign policy is evident, and he writes in a way that is accessible to both experts and casual readers alike by showing us an insider’s view of the black box of policymaking through compelling stories and the people behind them. In an era of rising global tensions, Chokepoints is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding how business, globalization, and diplomacy intersect. It’s well-researched, insightful, and full of compelling stories that make you rethink the invisible forces shaping our world. Highly recommended!

Great read. Fishman provides a masterclass on today’s global political economy. Chokepoints is engaging, timely, and refreshingly cleareyed

Can you imagine why an understanding of economic warfare might be useful in this here year of our lord, 2025? Mr. Fishman, one of the architects of modern sanctions policy, shows his storytelling chops covering the history of financial warfare, while subtly mixing in useful lessons to help readers understand our current geopolitical moment. Want to understand the less visible ways in which nations wage war and hold foes accountable? Pick this one up.

Amazing insight into today’s world economy . A thoughtful work that is easy to read and understood. Should be required reading for all from cocktail parties to our cabinet.

Incredibly well written and researched on an important topic in today’s global world

Extremely well written narrative with an amazing application of Fishman’s real world experience and depth of knowledge on full display.

All I can say is: Wow!! This book is utterly gripping. I feel like I just read an action novel and actually learned how global power works in the process!

This book is a skeleton key to understanding what’s happening in the world today, from the tech war with China to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Best book on geopolitics I’ve ever read… and it reads like a novel!