Western sanctions not key factor in why Russia looks East to Asia

Experts weighed in on Russia’s strategic and business opportunities at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The official residence, Russia House, welcomed more than 300 guests. The panel dubbed “The Russia Economic Outlook” was hosted by Russia House, which is organized by the Roscongress Foundation. Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of global information provider IHS Markit,…

Lindsey Graham: U.S. Must Be Stronger With China Over Detained Canadians

MUNICH — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said Friday the response by the United States to China detaining two Canadians in apparent retaliation for the arrest of a Chinese Huawei executive has not been strong enough. Graham also told Munich Security Conference delegates the international reaction to China’s arrest of ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael…