Emeka Esogbue

The Politics of Economic War Between the United States and Iran By Emeka Esogbue Introduction This article offers an evidence-based analysis of the enduring conflict between two pivotal states in the international system. From an international relations perspective, the ongoing economic confrontation between the United States and Iran demonstrates how both nations possess the capacity to influence global politics, albeit through vastly different mechanisms. The United States remains a global superpower, wielding the world's largest economy, a dominant military apparatus, cutting-edge technological capabilities, and systemic leverage over international financial institutions. Through targeted sanctions, trade restrictions, and its architectural control over the global banking system, Washington routinely exerts formidable economic pressure on foreign states. Iran, while not a superpower, has solidified its status as a resilient regional power with undeniable global relevance. Despit...