Administration Expands

• 美國總統 Donald Trump 簽署了一項全面的行政命令，大幅擴大美國對古巴的制裁，目標為與古巴政府相關的個人、實體及部門。 • 新措施聚焦於能源、國防、金融服務及安全部門等關鍵經濟領域，並允許對與受制裁古巴組織進行交易的外國實體採取次級制裁。 • 此次升級反映了川普對古巴政府採取更強而有力的壓力 campaign，並預示著美國對敵視政權的外交政策正發生更廣泛的轉向。

• One month into the U.S. war with Iran started February 28, President Trump lists five objectives for the air campaign, up from initial three by Pentagon and four by staff, as he signals potential wind-down despite some unfulfilled aims. • Press secretary Karoline Leavitt states Operation Epic Fury is 'ahead of schedule,' with Trump claiming Thursday the Iranian regime is 'largely decimated' amid talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz. • Israeli strikes hit Iranian heavy water and yellowcake plants Friday, confirmed by Israel; conflict strains global economy, alliances, and raises questions on planning and aftermath.

The U.S. under President Trump expanded waivers on Russian oil sanctions to all buyers, including easing restrictions on stranded oil at sea, aiming to tame surging domestic gas prices amid global tensions. EU officials pushed back against the move, while NATO leaders urged reversal of the suspension to pressure Russia. The policy shift matters as it balances inflation control against geopolitical leverage in Ukraine support, potentially providing Russia billions. Next steps include monitoring price impacts and possible congressional pushback before midterms.