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Jihadi offensive in Syria opens new flank in Ukraine war
David Goldman and Uwe Parpart highlight the escalating geopolitical risks as the Ukraine war unexpectedly extends into Syria. Reports suggest that Islamist fighters who stormed Aleppo potentially received training by Ukrainian special forces.
Putin under hawkish pressure to push back
James Davis reports on rising tensions as Moscow interprets Western actions, such as supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, sanctions, and other geopolitical developments, as deliberate provocations. Critics within Russia argue that the Kremlin should firmly respond.
South Korean democracy shuts down Yoon’s coup attempt
Scott Foster reports on the dramatic rejection of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration by the country’s National Assembly. A shift in power to the opposition Democratic Party, which opposes Yoon’s policies, could create new challenges for the incoming Trump administration.
Raimondo takes a final shot at the Chinese chip sector
Scott Foster examines the Biden administration’s latest “groundbreaking and sweeping” sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry. Despite their ambition, the sanctions face criticism for loopholes, delayed implementation, and limited restrictions on allies.