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The quiet mastermind: how Brent Scowcroft redefined the art of Grand Strategy

The late US national security adviser possessed a philosophy of government from which we could learn.

By Carla Powell

The quiet mastermind: how Brent Scowcroft redefined the art of Grand Strategy

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Britain’s last great diplomat: Michael Butler

Michael Butler was a man with a mission in life, not simply a diplomatic mission on his CV.

By Carla Powell

Brits should be more like Italians

There are many lessons to be learnt from the creators of the dolce vita, writesCarla Powell

By Carla Powell

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