Global Crises
Linking tariff 'deals' to US security interests is harder than it looks
Behind the headlines of billion-dollar commitments lie questions about enforcement, consistency, and international buy-in
August 05, 2025
economic warfare
North America
Whiplash: Trump says tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed
The levies and retaliatory measures have become a bit of a game of chicken with US's closest neighbors
February 03, 2025
Europe
We can't 'ban' talk of Russian resilience to sanctions
Instead let's acknowledge that economic warfare did not work and find ways to end the war peacefully
January 06, 2025
Europe
Why seizing Russia's assets would be a gift to Beijing
The campaign to redistribute frozen Russian funds only promotes China's vision of a new global financial order
March 27, 2024
QiOSK
Biden officials want Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine war
Not only will this prolong the conflict, but rock confidence in the Western-led world economic system
February 28, 2024
Europe
Why US-led sanctions on Russia are a failure
After nearly two years of the tightest embargoes ever, Moscow's economy and war effort are doing far better than anticipated.
November 23, 2023
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