Secondary sanctions against countries that import Russian oil will also hurt the U.S. economy.
Who Really Wants to Crash the U.S. Economy?
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Russia
Trump’s About-Face on Ukraine
Trump thinks of himself as an unstoppable force. But Putin is an unmovable object who won’t be bullied because he is the ultimate bully.
Russia Recognizes Taliban’s Apartheid Regime in Afghanistan
It’s all part of Putin’s strategy of courting Islamic powers, dissing the West, and sidelining human rights.
War at the Top
Musk vs Trump would make a great opera–or cage match–but it also reveals the limits of corruption.
Ending the War in Ukraine
If the stars align, here’s a 10-point plan that makes the best of a bad situation.
Global Repercussions of Trump’s Withdrawal from Climate Politics
Other countries–China, Russia, India–are rushing to fill the void for their own strategic gain.
Why Moscow Won’t Play Ball on a Ceasefire—Yet
War provides Putin with political advantages, and he wants more leverage.
Can Europe Stop Trump and Putin?
The gap between the fall of the Roman Empire and the first glimmers of the Renaissance was about 1,000 years. No one has that kind of time anymore.
The Illusion of Ceasefires
Donald Trump promised that he would force warring parties in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere to stop fighting and get along. In fact, he’s just siding with aggressors.
How Russia Could Leverage a Ceasefire to Pressure Ukraine
Is the West is prepared to counter Putin or will Ukraine will be left to fend for itself?