sanctions

3 briefs

power 2026-04-16

The Waiver Is Gone. India Is Next.

Bessent just ended the sanctions relief that let India buy Russian and Iranian oil. He also threatened secondary sanctions on the banks that helped them do it.

power 2026-04-15

Orban Lost His Election. His Israel Policy Did Not.

Hungary's incoming leader Peter Magyar says he will keep the veto on EU sanctions against Israel. Five countries want to punish Israel for Gaza. One country can stop all of them. And the EU is starting to ask whether the unanimity rule should survive this.

conflict 2026-04-14

The Arms Transfer That Could Detonate the Xi Summit

US intelligence says China is routing air defense systems to Iran. Trump is threatening 50% tariffs. A May summit hangs in the balance. Beijing denies everything.