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economic warfareUse of economic measures by governments engaged in international conflict. These may include export and import controls, shipping controls, trade agreements with neutral nations, and so on. Economic warfare among belligerents began with the blockade and interception of contraband. In World War II it was broadened to include economic pressure applied to neutral countries from which the enemy obtained its supplies. In the Cold War it often involved using measures such as an embargo to deny potential enemies goods that might contribute to their war-making ability. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is responsive both to current trends and forward looking to the agc when economic warfare may supersede more traditional forms of warfare. Its conduct involves the application of guerrilla warfare and selected aspects of subversion, political warfare, economic warfare, and psychological operations in support of national objectives. In light of his earlier statements, the pope will probably say that love, understanding and spiritual values are more effective shapers of a good life than the denial of liberty on the Cuban part, or invasions, sabotage and economic warfare on the part of Americans. |
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