Russia’s use of energy as a weapon in its standoff with the West is redrawing the geopolitical map, but it could strain ties with allies like Iran and Venezuela.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
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Is the World Really Falling Apart, or Does It Just Feel That Way?
By most measures — with one glaring exception — people around the world are better off than ever. So why doesn’t it feel that way, especially to Americans?
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Rivals Vying to Replace Johnson Are Diverse in Background, Not in Plans
The Conservatives running to be Britain’s prime minister include women and people of non-European descent, but they sound a lot alike: They like Brexit and want to cut taxes.
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A Year After Mass Protest, Cubans Face Stark Choice: ‘Prison or Exile’
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets last July protesting economic misery. A year later, hundreds are in jail and the financial crisis has only worsened.