Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to a summit with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump confident that Russia is in a dominant position on the battlefield as his military advances in Ukraine. Read More Here
If the United States is no longer rigorously enforcing sanctions, then Iran’s glut of deeply-discounted oil represents an attractive and ready source, and China can groom the Islamic Republic to function as its gas station with impunity. Read Here | The National Interest
In 2021, China will continue to highlight these red lines and do it with an increasingly powerful military. The Biden Administration should carefully consider Beijing’s resolve and capabilities when crafting and implementing its China strategy. Failure to do so would certainly set back American interests. Read Here | The National Interest
The United States and China have started debating the agenda for their meeting in Alaska on March 18, with both sides trading recriminations over human rights, trade and other rancorous issues. On Friday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US condemns China’s continuing assault on democratic institutions in Hong Kong. Read Here | […]
One hundred and fifty years ago, Russia and the United States agreed to swap the northwestern corner of the continent for $7.2 million, ending imperial Russia’s involvement in North America. At about two cents an acre, the Alaska purchase was a pretty good deal. Read Here – JStor Daily
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