Russia and China are showing weakness, not strength.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
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Germany’s Stony-Faced Chancellor Faces Critics on Nearly Every Side
After eight months in office, Olaf Scholz is still struggling to find his footing, drawing questions over a tax scandal and criticism of his response to a Holocaust remark made at his side.
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Europeans Debate Barring Russian Tourists Over the Invasion of Ukraine
A proposed visa ban has divided many Europeans, with some arguing it would increase pressure inside Russia and others questioning whether it plays into Kremlin claims of persecution by the West.
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Europe’s Scorching Summer Puts Unexpected Strain on Energy Supply
The dry summer has reduced hydropower in Norway, threatened nuclear reactors in France and crimped coal transport in Germany. And that’s on top of Russian gas cuts.
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China’s Options for Punishing Taiwan Economically are Limited
The economic bans that China imposed on Taiwan for hosting Speaker Nancy Pelosi were not especially painful. Increasing the pressure could hurt China’s own economy.