Punishing Putin
Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia
(Author) Stephanie Baker'A brilliant book' Alastair Campbell, The Rest is Politics'The essential, must-read insider account of the West's cat and mouse economic warfare against Russia and how it is changing the face of global trade. Magisterial and gripping' Catherine Belton'A brilliant, engagingly written and timely book' Owen Matthews'A very good book' Mark Galeotti Undeterred by eight years of timid US sanctions, Vladimir Putin ordered his full-scale assault on Ukraine on 24 February 2022. In the hours that followed, Western leaders weaponized economic tools in a world-changing financial experiment. The goal was to sap the strength of Putin's war machine by damaging its economy, without risking a global recession in the process. In Punishing Putin, veteran journalist Stephanie Baker uncovers how this furious financial war has unfolded, from seizing superyachts to manipulating the global price of oil to blocking the sale of military technology. Baker reveals how the West mobilized an army of white-collar-crime investigators to crack down on illicit Russian money, targeting oligarchs and their enablers for sanctions evasion. Filled with propulsive, fly-on-the-wall details, Punishing Putin takes us into the frantic backroom deliberations that led to a whole new era of economic statecraft and radically rearranged global alliances, influencing world order for generations to come.
Stephanie Baker
Stephanie Baker is a British journalist and author known for her investigative reporting and in-depth analysis of complex financial topics. She has written extensively on subjects such as white-collar crime, corruption, and the global financial system. Baker's work is characterized by meticulous research and a talent for presenting complex information in a clear and engaging manner.
One of her most notable works is "The Final Days of EMI: Selling the Pig," a detailed account of the downfall of the iconic British music company EMI. This book sheds light on the inner workings of the music industry and the challenges faced by traditional record labels in the digital age.
Stephanie Baker's contributions to literature include shining a light on the darker side of capitalism and corporate culture, and her work has had a significant impact on the genre of investigative journalism. Her ability to uncover hidden truths and present them in a compelling narrative has earned her a reputation as a respected voice in the world of financial journalism.
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