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The edge of anarchy Donald Trump’s second term will hasten American decline, at a time when Russia and China are also in crisis. а> By Robert D Kaplan
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UK Politics Rachel Reeves’ fiscal nightmare Why the Chancellor is set to impose new spending cuts. By George Eaton
The failure of Trudeauism Those jockeying to succeed Canada’s prime minister should heed the lesson of his failed political project. By Luke Savage
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