Abraham Newman

Abraham Newman is an American political scientist and professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and Department of Government. His research centers on the impact of economic interdependence and globalization on international politics. He is currently newsworthy due to his expertise on economic coercion by major powers like the US and China, and the concept of 'weaponized interdependence.' Recent articles highlight his analysis of how nations can resist such coercion and his perspective on the potential for a 'neo-royalist world order' under leaders like Trump. His work, particularly his book 'Underground Empire: How America Weaponised the World Economy' (co-authored with Henry Farrell), is relevant in understanding the current geopolitical landscape where economic tools are increasingly used as instruments of power.