PUNISHING PUTIN Paperback

Stephanie Baker's "Punishing Putin" offers an in-depth and authoritative look at the unprecedented economic warfare waged by the United States and its European allies against Russia following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Drawing on extensive access to Western and Russian sources, Baker uncovers the frantic backroom deliberations and strategic decisions that led to a new era of "economic statecraft," from seizing superyachts and manipulating global oil prices to blocking the sale of military technology and immobilizing Russian central bank reserves. This timely and propulsive account provides a comprehensive understanding of the financial war unfolding behind the headlines, revealing its complexities, challenges, and the lasting impact it is having on global alliances and the world order.