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Worldcrunch » sanctions

sanctions

File photo of ​Vladimir Putin whispering into Donald Trump's ear as they meet on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting back in 2017.
Geopoliticstrump and putin

Power, Money, Manipulation: What’s Really Going On Between Trump And Putin

by Carsten Luther March 20, 2025March 28, 2025
An Iranian clergyman takes a photo next to the Iranian-made missiles at Azadi (freedom) Square in Tehran as people gather to mark the 45th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Tehran.
Geopoliticsiranian regime

Forty-Five Years On, Why The West Continues To Tolerate Iran’s Criminal Regime

by Hamed Mohammadi March 6, 2025
Cuba Joining BRICS Is A Quiet Warning To Trump
Economybrics

Cuba Joining BRICS Is A Quiet Warning To Trump

by Ricardo Chica February 1, 2025March 13, 2025
photo of baerbock and sharaa not shaking hands
Geopoliticssyria

Handshake Diplomacy? What The West Can Do For Syria’s Imperfect Transition

by Pierre Haski January 6, 2025March 9, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump meeting in New York City on Sept. 27.
Russia-Ukraine Wartrump and ukraine

Trump Boasts “Peace Through Strength” On Ukraine — But What’s His Actual Leverage?

by Olena Starik December 7, 2024
Photo of protesters burning a photo of then U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump back in 2020
Geopoliticsiran sanctions

A Trump Carrot-And-Stick For Iran? New Nuclear Talks, Crushing Sanctions

by Hossein Aghaie November 19, 2024
A tv screen shows a file footage of North Korea's long-range ballistic missile launch during a news program at Yongsanl railway station.​
Geopoliticsdiplomacy

Russia’s UN Veto On North Korean Sanctions, A New Blow To International Order

by Pierre Haski October 23, 2024
Vkusno i Tochka customer
Economyrussia

Stolen Arches, IKEAish? What Western Sanctions Mean For Brand Trademarks In Russia

by Cynthia Martens October 23, 2024
An Iranian man walks past a painting of the Iranian flag in Tehran.
In The Newsiran

Why Iranians And Israelis Have More In Common Than You Think

by Worldcrunch October 23, 2024
​Demonstrator are seen holding a giant Ukrainian flag at Bowling Green Park in New York City
In The Newsgeopolitics

Ukraine War Geopolitics: The Growing Risk Of Nonalignment

by Worldcrunch October 23, 2024May 9, 2025
Deutsche Bank trading floor
Economygermany

US Authorities Investigate Deutsche Bank Over Secret Iran Transactions

by Marion Girault-Rime October 4, 2024
Soldiers in Moscow's metro
Geopoliticsrussia

From Russia, Yawns And The Smell Of Blood

by Sandra Nasri October 4, 2024
Life (as usual?) in Tehran
Eyes on the U.S.iran

American Sanctions Are Back On Iran — Will It Work?

by Worldcrunch October 4, 2024
How Putin Played The Africa Card Just Right
In The Newspolitics

How Putin Played The Africa Card Just Right

by Bethany Wright October 4, 2024
Ukraine Blacklist: Shaming The Companies Still Doing Business With Russia
Russia-Ukraine Warsanctions

Ukraine Blacklist: Shaming The Companies Still Doing Business With Russia

by Irene Caselli October 4, 2024
photo of a greek oil tanker
Economyshipping

How The Greek Shipping Industry Is Cashing In On Putin’s War

by Marine Béguin October 4, 2024
Photo of a sunset on villas on a hillside in Benahavis, Spain
Economyreal estate

Wealthy Russians Are Back To Buying Real Estate In Europe — Sanctions Be Damned

by Irene Caselli October 4, 2024
Photo of Pro-Russia activist Ahmed Issoufou Bello sewing a Russian flag
Geopoliticsrussia in africa

How Russia’s Big Africa Ambitions Look On The Streets Of Niger

by Christian Putsch October 4, 2024
​Photo of a man withdrawing Russian rubles
Geopoliticssanctions

How Sanctions Are Quietly Destroying Russia’s Economy

by Olena Starik September 24, 2024
photo of a highway with a billboard and smoke in the distance
Economyvenezuela

Saddam, Putin, Maduro: How Dictators See Their Oil Differently

by Alidad Vassigh September 24, 2024
Watching Tehran's Azadi tower
Economyiran

Iran, Islam And Capitalism — Contradictions Set To Explode

by Worldcrunch September 24, 2024
Iranian women taking a selfie at Tehran's International Flower Exhibition on May 13
Geopoliticsiran

For Young Iranians, Hope Explodes In Wake Of Nuclear Deal

by Anouk Cohen September 24, 2024
A photo of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah at a ceremony.
Geopoliticsali khamenei

Iran Is Weak Right Now — The West Should Exploit That Weakness

by Kayhan-London Staff and Worldcrunch September 11, 2024
Zarif shakes hands with foreign guests in Tehran.
Geopoliticsiranian regime

Iran: Why Zarif’s Surprise Return Is Such Bad News For Hardliners

by Badia Fahs September 5, 2024
AI-generated illustration depicting businessmen on Moscow's Red Square under a rain of Bitcoin coins.
Futurecryptocurrency

BitRuble Dodge? How Russia’s New Crypto Policy Can Help It Avoid Western Sanctions

by Andrzej Kublik and Katarzyna Skiba August 29, 2024
Photo of former U.S. President Donald Trump wearing his Make America Great Again hat
Russia-Ukraine Wardonald trump

Why Moscow Shouldn’t Bother Rooting For A Trump Victory

by Ivan Timofeev August 26, 2024
Photo of the Bolivarian militia.
Geopoliticsnicolas maduro

Western Pressure On Maduro? It’s The Venezuelan Military That Will Decide

by Rosendo Fraga August 5, 2024March 10, 2025
Chicken Bans, Bank Runs And Ramadan - Sanctions Start To Squeeze Iran
Geopoliticsiran

Chicken Bans, Bank Runs And Ramadan – Sanctions Start To Squeeze Iran

by Marion Girault-Rime July 29, 2024
​Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, and his wife Cilia Flores take part in a military parade to mark Independence Day.
Geopoliticsvenezuela elections

Nicolas Maduro: The Eternal Fear Of A Dictator Before His People

by Miguel Henrique Otero July 25, 2024March 10, 2025
Photo of S-400 missile systems rolling down Moscow's Red Square
Russia-Ukraine Warrussia international sanctions

How Russia Is Still Dodging Sanctions — With Help From Companies Everywhere

by Anna Akage July 8, 2024
Photo of ​U.S. President Joe Biden walking toward the left of the image as he leaves the White House on Nov. 14
Israel-Palestine Warjoe biden

Americans Don’t Understand Biden — And Biden Doesn’t Trust Netanyahu

by Pierre Haski July 8, 2024
photo of a boat with a russian flag near a big
Geopoliticsinternational relations

A Far Right Surge In Europe Could Mean The End Of Russia Sanctions

by Pierre Haski June 25, 2024
January 22, 2023, Mexico City, Mexico: Sixth Chinese New Year Costume Contest dedicated to the Water Rabbit with dance and music at the Angel of Independence in Mexico City. on January 22, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico (Credit Image: © Luis Barron/eyepix via ZUMA Press Wire)
Geopoliticsforeign policy

How Latin America Can Use China As A Bargaining Chip To Get More From The U.S.

by Julieta Zelicovich and Patricio Yamin May 24, 2024
Photo of a crowd applauding Iranian Supreme Leader in Tehran on April 24
Geopoliticskhamenei

What Will Khamenei Do? A Helicopter Crash Suddenly Opens New Options For Iran’s Future

by Bahram Farrokhi May 23, 2024
Rescue team members work at the crash site of a helicopter which killed Iranian Prime Minister Raisi, in north-west Iran.​
Geopoliticsraisi

Iranians Start To Doubt Official Line That Raisi Crash Was An Accident

by Worldcrunch May 23, 2024
Geopoliticsnorth korea

North Korea Raises Stakes Again, Calls Sanctions “Declaration Of War”

by Leo Tilmont May 22, 2024
Trump on TV in Tehran on May 8
Economygermany

Why Europe Must Stand Up To Trump On Iran

by Worldcrunch May 22, 2024March 19, 2025
Iranian men wearing protective face masks walk along a street-side near Tehran's Traditional Grand bazaar
Economymigration

Iranians Used To Flee For Politics, Now It’s Economics

by Worldcrunch May 21, 2024March 18, 2025
Photo of People are seen outside a closed shop of the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton that has suspended its operations in Russia due to Western anti-Russian sanctions.
Russia-Ukraine Warinternational sanctions

Tricks For Dodging Sanctions — Or, Why You Can Still Buy A Coca-Cola In Moscow

by Cameron Manley May 21, 2024
A woman looks across a field at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Russia-Ukraine Warnuclear threat

From East And West, Two Ways To Scare Putin Off The Nuclear Option

by Pierre Haski May 21, 2024

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