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Trump Eases Russia Sanctions: Can Europe Hold the Line Alone?
Two wars that Western capitals have spent years treating as separate theatres have just collapsed into a single energy equation. The US-Israeli war on...
Borrowed Time in the Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil is flowing out of the Gulf again, but the market is no better prepared for another disruption in the Strait of Hormuz....
Rubio in Samarkand: Why Central Asia Now Treats US Sanctions as a Bargaining Chip
A Waiver Two Days Before Samarkand
Marco Rubio landed in Samarkand on Sunday for his first trip to Central Asia as secretary of state, with...
Rubio: Trump Could Take 60 Days to Decide on New Russia Sanctions
The day after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports, he stated he had not yet made a final decision....
The War That Ate Washington’s Leverage
Facing an unforgiving midterm campaign shadowed by high fuel costs, Donald Trump turned to an unlikely partner for price relief: Moscow.
The October 9 announcement...
Russia-Africa Summit 2026: Consolidating Policy Strategies
With the current rapidly changing geopolitical situation, Russia has been redefining and reassessing its policy parameters while debating strategic approaches within the principle of...
Trump-Zelenskiy Clash Puts Ukraine’s Critical US Military Support at Risk
This week has seen a deterioration in the relationship between Ukraine and the United States, primarily due to US threats to reduce intelligence support...
France Erupts in Fresh Protests as Rising Prices Fuel Public Anger and Social Tensions
Demonstrations began across France on Saturday, marking a significant nationwide protest against high prices and diminishing social security. The protests initially started at high...
Trump Waives Key Russia-Related Sanctions and Tariffs Before New Law Takes Effect
President Donald Trump waived key sanctions and tariffs related to Russia just days before they were set to take effect under a law he...
U.S. Invasion and Occupation of Canada
A U.S. invasion of Canada would be easy, and occupation and neutralization of Canadian opposition would be even easier. As discussed elsewhere, Canada is...