Jaishankar warns nations are weaponizing finance and resources globally

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that countries are turning finance and resources into strategic weapons. He described the current global landscape as a 'world of chokepoints' where these tools are used for political leverage. Jaishankar made these remarks at an event in Mumbai. His comments highlight a broader trend of economic measures being employed in international power dynamics.

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