Ron DeSantis Announces Intentions to Sanction Iran in Florida
Following reports that the Iranian government aided in Hamas terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians, the governor plans to expand restrictions on business with Iran.
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Banning Chinese Products in the Name of 'National Security' Could Have Disastrous Consequences
It would result in shortages, decreases in productivity, and higher production costs affecting millions of American workers and nearly every consumer.
In Syria and Turkey, Helping Earthquake Victims Is a Crime
Politicians in Syria, Turkey, and the United States are getting in the way of relief efforts.
Sanctions Are Not the Way to Help Haiti
The U.S. should instead reform immigration pathways for Haitians to come to America and remove barriers for NGOs to do work in Haiti.
The Iranian Protests Were Not Made in the U.S.A.
The onerous sanctions regime carried out by the Trump and Biden administrations has done immeasurable harm in Iran.
Sanctions on Syria Aren't Punishing Assad. They're Hurting Syrians.
Piling on sanctions and blocking other countries' reconstruction efforts will only punish the Syrian people.
Canceling Putin, Canceling Russians
Which boycotts, cancellations, and sanctions are defensible and well-targeted against the state actors who are responsible for the attack on Ukraine?
Officials Seizing Russian Yachts Now May Steal Americans' Property in the Future
Going after oligarchs breathes new life into sketchy asset forfeiture powers.
Koch Network Smeared as Pro-Russia for Suggesting Sanctions Might Not Work
Progressive journalist Judd Legum wrongly framed Stand Together's statement as rooting for a partial Russian victory in Ukraine.
Buy Cuban Minerals To Mess With Russia
The U.S. government's continued insistence on criminalizing trade with Cuba is self-destructive.
Bitcoin Won't Help Russia Bypass World Sanctions
Cryptocurrencies are not the threat to U.S. financial power the elites want to present.
The World Is Fragmenting, Making Us More Poor and Isolated
The sanctions that punish Russia are shattering the global economy.
Economic Penalties for Putin's Aggression Threaten To Impoverish the World
Countries insulating themselves against future sanctions may block trade that lifted billions from misery.
Russian Sanctions: The Helpful, the Harmful, and the Pointless
There’s a difference between actions that only make us feel good and actions that actually help Ukraine.
Sanctions Won't Defeat Russia
Plus, hear the Reason editors' response to President Biden's SOTU.
The War in Ukraine, II
The Russians seem - understandably to want out, and I'm becoming more and more optimistic that they will be out, soon.
Don't Cancel Regular Russians
Yanking The Batman from Moscow theaters won’t bring peace to Ukraine, it will just sever much-needed cultural connection with everyday Russians.
Thoughts on the War in Ukraine: The turning of the tide?
The "sanctions" appear to be working, and we could be witnessing a very significant moment for this war, and for the history of warfare
Should the U.S. Be Sanctioning Russia?
Broad-based economic sanctions issue collective punishment on all Russians while doing little to deter their government's aggression toward Ukraine.
Has the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Already Begun?
Plus: CDC withholds data, court upholds nutritionist licensing, Ottawa police break up Freedom Convoy, and more...
Russian Ammo Ban Hurts Gun Owners, Not Vladimir Putin
Stopping the import of Russian ammo is just pretending to do something noble.
U.S. Justice Department Charges Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro With Drug Trafficking, Corruption
The DOJ has accused Maduro of using "cocaine as a weapon" to devastate American cities.
Trump's Quiet War on Iran Gets Loud
The administration has been quietly escalating against Iran and its allies using a selection of counterterrorism laws that allowed it to act without going through Congress or the public.
If Trump Doesn't Want a War With Iran, He Should Stop Pushing Iran Towards War
Demanding capitulation from Tehran is a recipe for disaster
John Bolton to Threaten Sanctions if International Criminal Court Investigates U.S.
"For all intents and purposes, the ICC is already dead to us," Bolton reportedly plans to say.
Sanctions Lead to Creative Condoms for a Communist Cuba
Condoms have become a multi-purpose tool in a country that does not have much access to resources.
Nike Won't Provide Shoes to Iran's Soccer Team Thanks to Trump's Sanctions
Sadly, the consequences of sanctions are not limited to the football pitch.
Trump Wants to Have it Both Ways on Trade. He Can't.
Tariffs and import restrictions are the equivalent of putting sanctions on your own country.
Trump's Turn on Iran Turns Off America's Allies
New sanctions on Iran will sour America's relationship with Europe.
Harvey Weinstein and the End of Open Secrets: Podcast
This week's show covers the Iran nuclear deal, threats to the First Amendment, the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and Trump's latest moves on health care.
Whiplash and Backlash in the Republic of Cuba
Starvation won't turn Cubans into capitalists. Trade and tourism might.
New Russia Sanctions Not Helpful For Anything but Domestic Political Rhetoric
New sanctions harm Russians, Europeans, Americans, and the prospects for improved relations.
Pro-Snooping GOP Rep. Claims Shock at Federal Surveillance of Flynn's Russia Call
Isn't this what actually authorized foreign intelligence gathering looks like?
34 Lawmakers Want Trump to Sanction Venezuela
The calls arise after allegations of corruption and human rights abuses under Maduro.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran After Putting Country 'On Notice' Over Missile Test
Trump admin complains Iran not responding appropriately to "very favorable" nuclear deal.
Why It's Too Late to Scrap the Iran Deal
It wasn't perfect, but the alternatives are much worse.
Clinton Campaign Attacks Sanders' Peace-Seeking Foreign Policies
Very reminiscent of critiques against Obama back in 2007
America's Half-Measures Against Putin
U.S. has no solutions for Russia's actions toward Ukraine, so instead it pursues some useless policies.
The Dumb Calls to Kill the Iran Deal
The hawks have no better alternatives for stopping Iran's march toward a nuclear bomb
Venezuelan Government Collecting Signatures to Petition President Obama Over National Security Threat Declaration
Executive order declaring Venezuela an extraordinary threat could pave the way for wider sanctions.
When Joe Biden Loved Defying the President's Foreign Policy
Back in 1986, the then-senator led the charge against Ronald Reagan's treatment of South Africa
Russian Bank Hires Former U.S. Senators to Fight Sanctions
Trent Lott and John Breaux represent Gazprombank