How Close Is Stupidity to Pragmatism?
When does pragmatism become stupidity? Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions and purchase Russian diesel may look like a practical response to soaring fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterms. But the wider consequences tell a different story. Washington is pressuring Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries, unsettling Europe, weakening its own sanctions strategy and potentially teaching Moscow that Western unity can be broken by domestic political pressure. Meanwhile, the deeper energy crisis originates largely in the disruption surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The Axis asks…
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