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Farage let the cat out of the bag — NATO expansion was just an excuse for Putin
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Farage let the cat out of the bag — NATO expansion was just an excuse for Putin

Putin was going to do whatever he wanted regardless of what NATO and the EU did or didn’t do — he would have just come up with another excuse to make war, another great lie.

June 28, 2024 4:00 am CET
Are Israel and Hezbollah about to square up?
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Are Israel and Hezbollah about to square up?

June 21, 2024 4:01 am CET
Turning Cyprus from a problem into a solution
From Across the Pond

Turning Cyprus from a problem into a solution

June 17, 2024 4:00 am CET
EU election: Not enough will change — and that’s the real problem
How Western shipping lines try to minimize disruption is of great interest to China
For King and country? Europe’s young may not be willing to fight
Deforestation law risks pushing Indonesia toward China
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Only a lasting cease-fire in Gaza will let Biden off the hook

Washington arguably jumped too quickly to push through a cease-fire deal that wasn’t oven-ready.

June 7, 2024 4:02 am CET
Germany interpreted

Starmer will try to prove Britain can be a reliable EU friend — and Germany will be key

After the U.K. election, cooperation will be deliberately methodical, testing the waters along the way.

June 6, 2024 4:01 am CET
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After Trump conviction, Democrats are in a triumphal mood. They shouldn’t be.

It’s doubtful the conviction will have any lasting impact on Trump’s election prospects, and will likely only accelerate the downward spiral of tit-for-tat partisan retaliation.

June 4, 2024 4:00 am CET
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Europe’s alarming descent into extreme political acrimony and violence

Attempt on the Slovak prime minister’s life won’t lead to a world war, but it should be a wake-up call for all who care about democracy.

May 31, 2024 4:01 am CET
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Netanyahu case will make or break the ICC

The Hague court is coming in for scrutiny over Israel-Hamas moves.

May 24, 2024 4:00 am CET

Russia should pay for Ukraine — but using frozen assets won’t be easy

No matter what, any deal will to take time, and a complex set of legal and political challenges await the EU.

May 24, 2024 4:00 am CET
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The International Criminal Court just saved Benjamin Netanyahu

Far from forcing a pause in the fighting, accusations of war crimes will cause Israelis to rally around their embattled prime minister.

May 20, 2024 5:42 pm CET
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Trump ally has tough love for Europe

Tipped for a major national security role if Trump is reelected, Elbridge Colby has made clear the transatlantic relationship will only be healthy if Europe pulls its weight.

May 17, 2024 4:00 am CET
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As Rafah hangs in the balance, will Bibi defy Biden?

The history of U.S.-Israeli relations suggests Washington’s leverage may not be as great as some progressive Democrats think.

May 10, 2024 4:18 pm CET
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Ukraine’s investigative journalists are facing intimidation

While the level of corruption in the country may be on the decline, it’s far from over — and pressure on journalists is only mounting.

May 8, 2024 4:01 am CET

In the safe hands of Sweden, here comes Eurovision 2024

There’s been intense debate about the dividing lines between music, art and politics in the run-up to the competition, and still no clear favorite has emerged.

May 7, 2024 4:01 am CET
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Ukraine is ready for a just peace — not Russia’s version of one

“This war isn’t about territory of Ukraine. This is a war about the rules under which [we] will live.”

May 3, 2024 4:00 am CET
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As Russia’s shadow fleet menaces Sweden, here’s how the EU could help

Though it’s impossible to block this subversive armada, there are steps the bloc could take that would at least make Russia’s business harder to execute.

April 30, 2024 4:02 am CET
From Across the Pond

Listen to the US or brace for escalation — the choice is Israel’s to make

Washington remains deeply anxious and more determined than ever to find an end to the escalatory pressures in the Levant.

April 26, 2024 4:02 am CET

India looks beyond Russia for defense imports

The war in Ukraine, Western sanctions, India’s concerns over the quality of Russian kit and its desire to develop an indigenous defense industry have all played a role in this shift.

April 25, 2024 4:35 am CET
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Uncle Sam finally coughs up weapons — but is it too late to save Ukraine from Putin?

As a Russian storm brews, Kyiv’s military commanders now hope aid will arrive quickly — and that it’s enough.

April 24, 2024 4:00 am CET
Germany Interpreted

What, if anything, does Europe have to offer Trump?

Trump will likely want to divest himself of, as he sees it, the irritation that is Ukraine. Europe should be rushing to come up with a convincing answer as to why it shouldn’t.

April 23, 2024 4:04 am CET

Ukraine is heading for defeat

The West’s failure to send weapons to Kyiv is putting Putin on course for victory. 

April 17, 2024 4:00 am CET
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Friendly Arab nations urge restraint, but will Netanyahu listen?

World is waiting to see how Israel will retaliate after Iran’s attack, and if Bibi will match the forbearance of a legendary predecessor.

April 16, 2024 5:12 pm CET
From Across the Pond

NATO is about security — not dollars and cents

The security of allies is at the heart of America’s security as well.

April 10, 2024 4:00 am CET
Beyond the Bubble

Putin miscalculated on Finland’s border

If Russia wants to intimidate Finland by announcing it’ll avenge the country’s NATO accession with troops on the border, it needs to have plenty of troops at its disposal. And Russia simply doesn’t.

April 8, 2024 4:00 am CET

Here’s what a Le Pen presidency would really mean for France — and the EU

The French public’s allegiance to the idea of Europe remains strong, but a a real understanding of the EU is weak — which is why Le Pen’s de facto policy of dismantling it from the inside is poorly understood.

April 5, 2024 4:00 am CET
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Ukraine is at great risk of its front lines collapsing

According to high-ranking Ukrainian officers, the military picture is grim and Russian generals could find success wherever they decide to focus their upcoming offensive.

April 3, 2024 4:00 am CET
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Can Zelenskyy win over Trump?

If all else fails, Ukrainians hope their president can use his powers of persuasion to ensure continued U.S. support.

March 29, 2024 4:00 am CET
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