Geopolitics

As a new America First era begins, Europe must unite

Donald Trump’s return to office ought to be a deafening wake-up call for EU leaders. But will it?

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How the Trump-Putin relationship could remake the world.

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With the Middle East in flames, Britain’s relationship with Israel will transform again.

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