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Reasons why the US lifted sanctions on Myanmar

This move has very little to do with Myanmar’s domestic politics.

China unlikely to make a rash move over Taiwan

Neither the US nor China would prefer a war just now because Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, essential for both, will be among the first casualties of a conflict.

US controls advanced chips, but China has another card

Beijing has control over a vital resource essential for weapons, petroleum and electronics.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

Reasons why the US lifted sanctions on Myanmar

This move has very little to do with Myanmar’s domestic politics.

September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

China unlikely to make a rash move over Taiwan

Neither the US nor China would prefer a war just now because Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, essential for both, will be among the first casualties of a conflict.

September 9, 2022
September 9, 2022

US controls advanced chips, but China has another card

Beijing has control over a vital resource essential for weapons, petroleum and electronics.