US revokes licences allowing Intel and Qualcomm to supply chips to China’s Huawei – FT: ‘The move by the US Department of Commerce affects the supply of chips for Huawei’s laptop computers and mobile phones, according to people familiar with the situation’ ft.com/content/cf9659…

Wish I could be there.

If you are going to insult me, can you please be a little more creative? This is a weak & lazy take. Every 3rd troll says the same. Put a little more effort into your job!

(But yes, Ill block you per your request. poka!)

On the assertion that Kaja Kallas is an absolute badass, we radically agree!

I just learned today that Medvedev Dmitry Medvedev has blocked me on this platform. Oh well.

Sometimes, you get the chance to listen to a top policy official and come away deeply relieved that we have really talented people in top positions in our most important institutions. I walked out of Gita Gopinath talk today with that feeling. Thank you for your service.

The US dollar remains dominant in global trade & finance: over 80% of trade finance & 60% of FX reserves. The RMB's role is growing, albeit from a low base. Discussed implications of geopolitical tensions for the dollar & global trade at Stanford University Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
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Thanks to Radio Taiwan International for spotlighting the launch of Shorenstein APARC's new Program on Taiwan! Be sure to follow APARC for future updates and highlights from the program and its inaugural conference. ow.ly/x5MV50RwmoY

I just learned today that Medvedev Dmitry Medvedev has blocked me on this platform. Oh well.

A US crackdown on banks financing trade in goods for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine – and the fear of secondary sanctions – has made it much more difficult to move money in and out of Russia.

Latest with ⁦Chris Cook⁩ ⁦Anastasia Stognei⁩ ft.com/content/b4a556…

Again, just awesome. Stay strong Volodya.

This must be the first Pulitzer won by someone in IK-7 prison in Omsk, Siberia. Congrats to Vladimir Kara-Murza!

Tucker could have asked Dugin about this statement, but he didnt: 'What do we want from Ukraine? We want it to cease to exist in its current form, with its current borders, current political regime, current policy, current ideology, current industries, and current military. All…

One of the oddest memes on the platform that I see almost every day -- people telling me to 'shut up!' (usually with an adjective or two added) but who also follow me. So bizarre.

No one is forced to read what I write here. (& I am not obligated to read what others write)

Some good news from Stanford:

knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/news/knight-he…

I am glad to see what Mondelez Mondelēz Intl is doing for Ukraine:

mondelezinternational.com/news/our-suppo…

But why are they still operating in Russia?

Ukraine’s Security Service exposes an FSB plot to assassinate Zelenskyy, using a network of FSB agents, including Zelensky’s own guards, and an intricate scheme involving a missile strike and drone attacks.

'Autocrats resist the simple fact that the desire for freedom is inherent to human nature. It can never be extinguished — not through propaganda, not through censorship, and certainly not through brute force.'

Read LarryDiamond's essay: journalofdemocracy.org/articles/power…

BREAKING: President Obama just delivered the most powerful defense of President Biden’s record as President I’ve ever seen. Retweet so all Americans see this powerful message.

We're at a global inflection point when it comes to technology.

And if we want to build a vibrant and secure tech future, then we can't go it alone.

Let me tell you how we’re working with allies and partners to harness tech for good. 🧵