‘We impose these things and then that’s it’: McGovern tears into US sanctions policy
In a wide-ranging hearing, experts and members of Congress took a close look at whether this foreign policy tool is even effective.
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In a wide-ranging hearing, experts and members of Congress took a close look at whether this foreign policy tool is even effective.
So what should the US be doing about it? Perhaps it needs to throw out the old playbook.
After more than a decade of talks, a US proposal to settle the dispute has earned praise from leaders in Beirut and Tel Aviv.
Some had interpreted recent statements to suggest that New Delhi and Beijing were getting fed up with Putin.
Following sham referendums in eastern Ukraine, Russia is poised to ruin the possibility of ending his war in the short term.
CENTCOM appears to be in the middle of IRGC attacks against Kurdish groups blamed for fomenting protests. We ask again, what are we doing there?
Washington is looking to further dominate the global arms trade by selling to countries that Moscow no longer can.
More voters also said they want Washington to actively engage in diplomacy as a condition for sending military aid.
Riyadh said MBS was behind the Ukraine-Russia exchange for “compassionate reasons” but the lobbying afterward says differently.
Despite issues, Mexico’s proposal to end the war in Ukraine deserves more serious engagement than it’s gotten so far.
Protesters reacting to the death of Mahsa Amini are already calling for the overthrow of the government.
The Russian leader also hinted at nuclear use if “the territorial integrity” of Russia is “threatened.”
A new Reuters report appears to reveal that the Russian leader passed on a chance to end the conflict shortly after the invasion.
While many countries hire lobbyists to help them buy U.S. arms, Ukraine has taken an unusually direct approach.
Former Trump official Michael Anton tells National Conservatism conference that Ukraine and China strategies are not in the US interest.
Kevin Roberts talks to Responsible Statecraft on Ukraine aid at this week’s National Conservative conference.
Elbridge Colby says he’s opposed all US wars since 9/11, but China is different, illustrating the cracks in this quadrant on the Right.
The Turkish president got himself in hot water this week over comments that were widely viewed as defending Putin.
The Pentagon revelation adds to concerns that Washington is engaged in a proxy war with Russia, risking escalation to a full-scale conflict.
Digging in for the long war apparently needs a constant replenishment of funds, even before the last $20 billion is fully spent.
Just two months after the president visited Riyadh and begged for more oil, Saudi Arabia is working to drive up crude prices.