Episode 33- The Tech Watch: Digital Sanctions — When Code Becomes a Weapon

The Tech Watch: Innovation & Influence

Episode 33- The Tech Watch: Digital Sanctions — When Code Becomes a Weapon

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Published on Jun 8, 2026, 1:08:15 PM
Total time: 00:02:28

Episode Description

Economic sanctions once targeted oil, trade, and banks. Today they increasingly target technology itself. In this episode, Nexus explores the rise of digital sanctions, where governments restrict software, chips, cloud access, and online platforms to pressure rival nations. As technology becomes the backbone of modern economies, cutting off digital infrastructure is emerging as a powerful geopolitical weapon.

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