The Tragicomedy of Sanctions or the Theater of the Absurd

BY: PETER ISACKSON

Washington Post: China's tech advance poses economic warfare threat, overshadowing traditional military conflicts.

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Huawei's smartphones challenge US policy to contain China, initiated by Trump and continued by Biden.

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Legacy of Cold War containment endures in NATO expansion, influencing the Ukraine conflict.

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Foggy Bottom focuses on containing China, citing its communism and rising economic power as key reasons.

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Despite U.S. sanctions, China advances in AI and big data with domestically produced advanced semiconductors.

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Non-explosive weapon, born in the late 20th century, disrupts and dissolves post-World War II norms.

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Comment: "Biden admin officials declined to comment." Sanctions to maintain "rules-based order" and authority.

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Rubio fears BRICS' dedollarization goal could weaken American control over global sanctions, vital for world order.

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