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Sanctions on Russia: The Collateral Damage and Strategic Risks of the West’s ‘Economic Weapon’
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States and European Union have imposed unprecedented sanctions on the Putin regime. These measures are severely damaging the Russian economy. They are also disrupting international markets in energy and other commodities. Such large-scale use of the “economic weapon” risks further fragmenting the world economy.
Esteban Mercatante
April 25, 2022
Biden’s Economic Warfare on Afghanistan Is Killing Thousands and Empowering the Taliban
Despite a historic humanitarian crisis, the Biden administration’s economic measures against Afghanistan, as well as the sanctions on Russia and war in Ukraine are making it harder for Afghans to access food and survive. Biden’s policies are also making it harder for Afghans fighting back against the Taliban.
Maryam Alaniz
March 31, 2022
Western Sanctions May Ruin the Living Conditions of the Russian People: Testimonial from Moscow
A resident of Moscow shares a perspective on how Western sanctions affect the Russian working class and poor.
Yuri Colombo
March 5, 2022