Geopolitics

The return of America First

From trade wars to peace deals, Donald Trump’s ruthlessly transactional politics treats global crises as opportunities for American gain.

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No matter how they spin it, there is no practical alternative to American military power.

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By Andrew Marr

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By Megan Gibson

In an age of brutality, the vibe shift orchestrated by the Maga regime is the US president’s greatest victory yet.

By John Gray

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By Jeremy Bowen

The row over the Ukrainian leader’s attire reveals a fault line between old- and new-world manners.

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