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A Bucket List for Biden
Military Industrial Complex

A Bucket List for Biden

The president has 70 days. He can get a lot done — if he sets his mind and the power of the office to it.

Russia sanctions
Europe

Why sanctions on Russia are literally backfiring

Moscow appeared ripe for Western-imposed economic pain after its invasion of Ukraine but today the country is thriving

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Europe

Shifting goals cloud utility of  sanctions on Russia

The West's economic war on Moscow post Ukraine invasion has had limited near term success

Is it time for the US to recognize the Taliban?
Middle East

Is it time for the US to recognize the Taliban?

Sanctions are making the people poorer, and frankly, Washington's competitors are already jumping into the breach

US presidential candidates pander, then produce failed Cuba policy
Latin America

US presidential candidates pander, then produce failed Cuba policy

The record shows that national interests, not political fortunes, should guide Washington's relations with Havana

Russia, China dump the dollar as Moscow announces new trade corridors
QiOSK

Russia, China dump the dollar as Moscow announces new trade corridors

The Kremlin is looking to reshape global commerce in an effort to dodge Western sanctions