Washington has promised to unleash “economic D-Day” on Tehran and its allies. But Iran has lived through US sanctions for nearly 50 years.
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Cubans are living in a state of limbo, and it’s not clear that US military intervention would revitalize the Cuban economy.
With the declining power of financial sanctions, many countries are now physically boarding ships to enforce scattershot rules of trade, conflict and commerce.
Behind the difference looms the specter of Russia, which each side sees in increasingly opposing terms.
US sanctions on foreign nations have lost some of their power to influence the behavior of other nations – with increasing costs for the US to boot.
Nigeria needs a decentralised and coordinated security system.
The good news: at least the US is acting against Russia.
There are signs the US president is prepared to follow through on his threats of sanctioning Russia and arming Ukraine.
Trade between Russia and US has fallen 90% since 2021 – blunting the impact of any proposed tariffs or sanctions.
UN special rapporteurs provide pro bono advice and expertise on vital latters of international law.
Trump is a transactional president, and US companies could profit if the country aligns with Russia – or backs Ukraine, depending on what is involved for the US.
Iran’s rial fell against the dollar just as Trump was claiming victory. The 2 events are linked, argues an expert on the Iranian economy.
On June 28, Iranians will pick a new president. Relations with the West have been a key campaign issue.
The US has imposed another round of sanctions following the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. But will it work?
An expert on civil conflicts explains why the international community has so far failed to create peace in Sudan, and what new opportunities lie ahead.
Politicians and scholars debate whether China’s economic investments in Africa benefit or exploit local populations. But what does the public think?
Foreign policy experts are divided on whether Russia’s invasion of Ukraine makes it more or less likely that China will launch a similar attack on Taiwan. Here are the arguments on both sides.
China has responded to US sanctions with its own set of punitive measures. An expert on international trade explains the standoff and what it means for countries and companies caught in the middle.
Despite China’s economic power, the yuan lags as a major global currency. Here’s why current US interest rates and sanctions on Russia may change that.
The west wants to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. But every move towards engagement with the Taliban is met with further oppression.
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