Ton Lansink“Europe” as a catch-all political term, but defined in policy terms as an #EU-centred system. In the #securitydebate, this is puzzling to say the least: it implies that vetoes by countries such as #Hungary will continue to determine our resilience against #Russia. #NATO #StrategicAutonomy @clingendaelorg #internationalpolitics
Georgiann Baldino"diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,...
"The U.S. didn't attend the virtual meeting, which came after U.S. President Donald Trump made clear that he thinks securing the waterway is not America’s job. Trump has also disparaged America's European allies for failing to support the war and renewed his threats to pull the U.S. out of NATO." AP https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/uk-gathers-more-30-countries-041404455.html
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"The U.S. didn't attend the virtual meeting, which came after U.S. President Donald Trump made clear that he thinks securing the waterway is not America’s job. Trump has also disparaged America's European allies for failing to support the war and renewed his threats to pull the U.S. out of NATO." AP https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/uk-gathers-more-30-countries-041404455.html
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March 31 (Reuters) - Tehran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded oil tanker off Dubai on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump told countries that had not helped in the conflict to find "some delayed courage" to take the Strait of #Hormuz and get their own oil.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/giant-oil-tanker-off-dubai-023425285.html
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“From a market structure perspective, this looks very much like a classic '#TACO' dynamic with Trump signaling escalation, then stepping back when faced with the economic consequences,” wrote Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-pays-attention-to-the-stock-market-wall-street-eyes-signs-of-taco-amid-iran-war-140048438.html
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"If oil trades [through the Straits of Hormuz]...are settled in #Chinese yuan rather than US dollars, how will it impact geopolitics? At present, about 80% of global oil trade is reportedly settled in US dollars. The potential shift would weaken the dominance of petrodollar...perhaps move to a system of multicurrency ...with China's importance in the geopolitical order being intensified." Economic Times Read more at:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/irans-yuan-push-for-oil-trade-signals-fresh-challenge-to-dollar-dominance/articleshow/129668467.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/forex/irans-yuan-push-for-oil-trade-signals-fresh-challenge-to-dollar-dominance/articleshow/129668467.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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Iran’s yuan push for oil trade signals fresh challenge to dollar dominance
Iran is reportedly considering demanding Chinese yuan for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could challenge the US dollar's dominance in global energy trade. This potential de-dollarization strategy aims to bypass sanctions and bolster ties with China, potentially leading to global financial market volatility and impacting India's crude imports.
Merja PolvinenJust discovered President Alexander Stubb interviewed on the Rest is Politics Podcast: nice hearing three smart people talking about global politics from my own "home" perspective.
Also interesting to see how much more freely he speaks about his own political career in such a context than if the audience was the Finnish media! 😀🥸
#InternationalPolitics #AlexanderStubb #Finland #RestIsPolitics #RoryStewart #AlistairCampbell
AD FREE: The Problem With Being Prime Minister | President Stubb
Tiong-seah Yap (Bear)© Ella Baron | The Guardian
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"Gas Prices At Least $3.27 in Every State, With 3 Above $5
"While the average price has surged everywhere, state-level prices vary widely.
"Drivers in Oklahoma are now seeing the cheapest price at the pump—at $3.27, according to AAA—with the next cheapest states being Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. All 50 states have averaged above $3 per gallon since March 11."
Investopedia https://www.yahoo.com/finance/sectors/energy/articles/gas-prices-risen-1-march-212619837.html
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'Fox News’ Alexandra Hoff asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday how the Iran war could be wrapping up amid fresh troop deployments."
Media ITE https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fox-reporter-asks-leavitt-war-182543334.html
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