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The US can turn Europe into Putin’s nightmare

  As the world grapples with crafting an effective response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s illegal and immoral invasion of democratic neighbour Ukraine, three key approaches have emerged. The first is the imposition of crippling sanctions, which over time will strangle the Russian economy. The second is military support to the Ukrainians and a promise to help train, organize and ...

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Hong Kong’s distress signals are rising

Hong Kong feels like it’s on the edge of a nervous breakdown, and it’s tempting to ask how much more people can take. With reports circulating that authorities will impose some form of lockdown later this month, supermarket shelves are once again being stripped bare and long lines have formed outside pharmacies. More than two years after the start of ...

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Firms exploit inflation to pad their bottom lines

  A debate is intensifying about the role of corporate America in the recent wave of higher inflation. Companies are undoubtedly raising prices. The question is whether they are exploiting a surge in consumer demand or merely passing on their own higher costs. The available data strongly suggests that companies are raising prices to enhance profits. The view of price ...

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