Angela Merkel’s self-justification on Russia does not add up
History will judge harshly her doctrine of passivity towards Vladimir Putin.
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History’s long shadow falls over Russia and Ukraine
Wars have rules, and those who ignore them are apt to achieve surprise, simply by being stupid.
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Vladimir the Great
When Putin says he sees himself as an 18th-century imperialist, believe him.
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Dangerous skies over the South China Sea
Australia accuses China of endangering its aircraft in a close encounter. Beijing says it has done nothing wrong.
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The diplomatic battle for the South Pacific
Duelling visits by the Chinese and Australian foreign ministers have focused international attention on the region.
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Hungary throws sand in the gears of an EU oil embargo
As European leaders meet in Brussels, Viktor Orbán continues to oppose the bloc’s plan to further sanction Russian energy imports.
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“There is a serious vacuum in the Kremlin. It can’t last” Christopher Steele on Ukraine and Putin
The former spy and author of the Trump-Russia dossier talks Londongrad oligarchs, Ukraine and the vulnerability of Vladimir Putin.
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As China’s growth stalls and supply chains falter, the West faces a stagflation trap
Soaring energy and food prices mean inflation is rising globally – and it will only come down if banks engineer…
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