Sanctions
US squeeze on Venezuela won’t bring about rapid collapse of Maduro – in fact, it might boomerang on Washington
US squeeze on Venezuela won’t bring about rapid collapse of Maduro – in fact, it might boomerang on Washington The US military buildup along South America’s northern rim is likely aimed at regime change in Venezuela, rather than combating “narco-terrorists” as claimed by Washington. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has responded to the Trump administration’s moves […]
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Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status − but at home and abroad, Israelis are suffering the consequences
Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status − but at home and abroad, Israelis are suffering the consequences Israel’s actions in Gaza have led to its increasing isolation on the international stage, with even long-standing allies like Germany, the UK, and Australia distancing themselves from the Israeli government. The international community has condemned […]
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Sanctioning ghosts: Why US plans to hit Russia with fresh economic penalties will have little effect
Sanctioning ghosts: Why US plans to hit Russia with fresh economic penalties will have little effect The US plans to impose fresh economic penalties on Russia, but experts argue that these sanctions will have little effect due to the already significant decline in trade between the two countries. Russia has developed a network of critical […]
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US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites
US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites **1953: The Beginning of Hostility** The US overthrew democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953, leading to decades of tension and hostility between the two countries. **1979: Embassy Takeover and Sanctions** Iranian students stormed the US Embassy in Tehran […]
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