Asia Unhedged — Sanctions hangover—America is not going to enjoy Berlin's response to the latest round of Russia sanctions

The sanctions were not well thought through on any level. The political consequence is creating a situation where the Social Democrats, Left (former communists), but also the Christian Democrats feel that this has a good chance of fracturing the Atlantic alliance for good. It has no impact on German elections because both sides are fully pissed off.

Long-term benefits to Russia for this are astronomical.

Fit of pique morphs into colossal strategic blunder. Asia Times Sanctions hangover—America is not going to enjoy Berlin's response to the latest round of Russia sanctions