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Biden Bans Russian Energy Imports

The Warcast
March 9, 2022

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Episode Notes:

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced that "the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia's economy," by banning imports of Russian oil and gas. To discuss this we’re delighted to be joined by Dr. Emily Holland. Dr. Holland is an assistant professor in the Russia Maritime Studies Institute at the U.S. Naval War College.

[ 00:40 ] Comparison to existing measures [ 02:00 ] Broader implications [ 06:33 ] "Short-term stability" [ 10:01 ] European response [ 12:07 ] Geopolitical impact