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“Resisting a more powerful opponent will result in your defeat, whilst adjusting to and evading your opponent's attack will cause him to lose his balance, his power will be reduced, and you will defeat him. This can apply whatever the relative values of power…” ~ Jigaro Kano
As I study the geopolitical moves of Putin & the Russians, it seems to me they are adeptly applying “judo principles” in the pursuit of their political & economic goals.
They are using elements of surprise to throw opponents off balance, literally & figuratively.
They are using elements of surprise to throw opponents off balance, literally & figuratively.
Today we had a meeting of @RenewEurope to discuss Ukraine. I share here a few proposals on #EconomicWarfare I prepared for the Group to discuss (link at end).
Given the failure of Putin´s initial plans, tough economic sanctions are crucial NOW.
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Given the failure of Putin´s initial plans, tough economic sanctions are crucial NOW.
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Starting point: this is warfare, even if economic-- thus we, the EU countries (and US!), will need to incur serious costs. No free lunch.
My view is that there we must act on 4 axis:
- Swift
- Central Bank Assets
- Oligarchs money
- Energy: Zero-gas
2/12
My view is that there we must act on 4 axis:
- Swift
- Central Bank Assets
- Oligarchs money
- Energy: Zero-gas
2/12
First: SWIFT, paired with several other measures, including blocking alternative payment systems linked to bank accounts, and blocking access of all banks to the financial system (more on energy later!).
Painful to Putin: EXTREMELY
Painful to us: VERY
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Painful to Putin: EXTREMELY
Painful to us: VERY
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