The Biden administration is taking lessons from the war in Ukraine to turn Taiwan into a “porcupine” bristling with weapons that would inflict severe pain if attacked.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
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U.S. Will Start Blocking Russia’s Bond Payments to American Investors
The Biden administration’s escalation of sanctions could lead to Russia’s first default on foreign debt in a century.
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Biden’s Tough Words
Gaffe or not, President Biden’s latest remark on Taiwan is consistent with his administration’s new policy.
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Zelensky Urges Even Harder Line on Russia as Allies Work to Remain United
A midlevel Russian diplomat broke ranks and resigned with a scathing statement on the war, and President Volodymyr Zelensky called on world leaders to turn up the pressure.
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The Refinery Standing Between Germany and an Oil Embargo
A Russian-owned refinery, linked to a Soviet-era pipeline, is a reminder of Germany’s past and a stumbling block to efforts to cut off Russian oil.