Johns Hopkins Professor on Weaponizing SWIFT

The video discusses the complexities of US sanctions on Russia, focusing on the SWIFT system and the freezing of Central Bank assets. It explores potential Russian responses, including economic retaliation and currency controls. The video also examines China's challenges in creating an alternative financial system and the role of cryptocurrency in global transactions. Finally, it considers the impact of sanctions on Russian banks, particularly those involved in energy transactions.

What are the potential economic consequences for Russia due to the actions taken against its Central Bank?

How might Russia respond to the economic sanctions imposed on it?

What challenges does the Russian Central Bank face in the current economic climate?

In what ways could the weaponization of the dollar affect US rivals like China?

What role does cryptocurrency play in the current financial landscape?

How might stable coins become geopolitically important in the near future?

What are the implications of targeting major banks like Gazprombank in sanctions?