The chaotic country is now a magnet for criminal syndicates, particularly from China, destabilizing law enforcement across much of Asia.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?
Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.
10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.
What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Russian Sabotage
Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.
10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.
Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut
Finland seized an oil tanker after the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure.
Released From a Russian Prison, This Activist Got Right to Work
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a vehement critic of President Vladimir V. Putin, didn’t want to be part of a prisoner exchange. But he says more exchanges are needed.
Slovak Leader Visits Putin, Breaking With E.U.’s Policy of Isolation
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s surprise visit to Moscow on Sunday, reportedly to discuss natural gas and Ukraine, was a blow to European unity against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.
Limits on Aid to Syria Threaten to Worsen the Country’s Humanitarian Crisis
Major obstacles could stymie Syria’s new leaders as they struggle to find some footing and improve the country’s living conditions.