Defying sanctions, Russia has obtained nearly $4 billion in restricted chips since the war began in Ukraine. Many were shipped through a cluster of shell companies in Hong Kong.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Biden Shepherded Europe on Ukraine and NATO. What Happens Now?
President Biden’s stance on Ukraine was shaped by a deep commitment to America’s trans-Atlantic alliance. Some Europeans fear he may be among the last of his kind.
How the U.S. Played a Role in Venezuela’s Election
The Biden administration helped prod the Venezuelan government to hold elections on July 28. Now, it is watching to see if the vote will be free and fair.
Putin Counted on Waning U.S. Interest in Ukraine. It Might Be a Winning Bet.
The arc of American foreign policy could be moving closer to the Russian president’s view of it. But he has been wrong before about the U.S.
Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s New President, Raises Hope for a Diplomatic Opening
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, wants warmer relations with the West, with the goal of ending sanctions. But his powers are strictly limited.
New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White House
Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive.
Hopes for a Diplomatic Opening Rise Under Iran’s New President
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, wants warmer relations with the West, with the goal of ending sanctions. But his powers are strictly limited.
4 Takeaways From Iran’s Presidential Runoff
The victory of the reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, is expected to bring change, but to what extent is still an open question.
Wayne S. Smith, a Leading Critic of the Embargo on Cuba, Dies at 91
A former State Department official, he resigned in protest in 1982 over Cuba policy, then spent decades trying to rebuild relations with the island nation.