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Maximilian Hess

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The Alaska summit was not a ‘new Munich’, but it could be a ‘new Yalta’

The Alaska summit was not a ‘new Munich’, but it could be a ‘new Yalta’

Europe and Ukraine have to change their approach towards Trump or risk ceding more ground to Russia.

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Trump talks tough on Russia, but will he follow through?

Trump’s threats over oil and missiles mark a shift on Ukraine – but without allies, they may be empty talk.

26.07.2025 20

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Israel has learned no lessons from Iraq

‘Pre-emptive’ aggression brings nothing but chaos and instability.

15.06.2025 100

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Trump is letting Putin win

Every day without leadership from Washington means more bloodshed in Ukraine – and more cracks in global security.

05.06.2025 40

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American consumers set to be the biggest losers in Trump’s trade wars

But Congress can still step in to save them, and the US economy.

03.04.2025 10

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Trump’s tariffs may end up blowing up the US dollar hegemony

Some of the US president’s most daring MAGA policies may inflict irreparable harm to the US economy.

15.03.2025 100

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Western liberals have lessons to learn from Austria’s far-right turn

Putin-friendly, far-right FPO’s imminent rise to power in Austria is a direct consequence of liberal, centrist failings.

23.01.2025 10

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The next US president should not take on both Russia and China

As the presidential race in the United States is heating up, the two candidates – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump –...

26.08.2024 8

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