Sanctions

French commandos rappelled onto the ships of the Boracay near Saint-Nazaire, handcuffing the captain and first officer.

The calculus of regional partnerships in the Middle East changes overnight as economic leverage replaces diplomatic courtesy with Israel.

When diplomatic schedules matter more than diplomatic substance, London shows how to manage competing constituencies with the recognition of Palestine.

Beijing's sanctions on two Lithuanian banks expose how economic power becomes a political tool when smaller states stand up to giants like China.

China and Iran have unveiled a new railway corridor that bypasses the U.S.-controlled sea lanes, deepening their strategic partnership and undermining American efforts to isolate Tehran.