Containment by commerce: Exclusionary geoeconomics in the U.S.–Russia confrontation under the Biden administration

Şahin M., Okur M. A.

COMPARATIVE STRATEGY, cilt.44, sa.5, ss.1-12, 2025 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 44 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/01495933.2025.2522123
  • Dergi Adı: COMPARATIVE STRATEGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, IBZ Online, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Periodicals Index Online, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, PAIS International, Political Science Complete, Public Affairs Index, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-12
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This article analyzes the Biden administrations geoeconomic response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine as a case of exclusionary strategy. Drawing on an original typology of geoeconomic approaches, it argues that the United States pursued a dual-track policy: punishing Russia through unprecedented sanctions while bolstering Ukraine’s resilience via large-scale aid. This exclusionary geoeconomic posture aimed to contain Russian aggression without military confrontation. The article evaluates the design, implementation, and limits of this strategy, highlighting its partial effectiveness and strategic constraints. It contributes to strategic studies by linking intent-based economic statecraft with contemporary great-power competition.