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Camille Grand on why Ukraine’s future turns on security guarantees
A 20,000-strong European force would be a lot more potent with an American backstop, says the former NATO official
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Alex Wang on why China can’t be allowed to dominate AI-based warfare
As the “agentic” age begins, democracies can take inspiration from the past, writes the tech boss
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It’s time to treat sexual violence in war as torture, writes a UN rapporteur
Alice Edwards argues that such crimes are increasingly part of military strategy
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Rishi Sunak on why Ukraine should get Russia’s frozen assets, not just the interest on them
Worries that it could rock allies’ financial systems are overdone, says Britain’s former leader
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Donald Trump should not replace us with his stooges, warns a fired inspector-general
Mark Greenblatt on the dangers America will face if oversight officials lose their independence
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The transatlantic relationship is crumbling, says an ex-head of NATO
Anders Fogh Rasmussen argues that Europe must accept it may be alone—and spend accordingly
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Now is the time for Europe to show strength, not division, argues Sanna Marin
Finland’s former leader makes the case for stumping up tens of billions more for Ukraine
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America’s rivalry with China will intensify, but must not escalate into war, writes Nicholas Burns
The outgoing American ambassador in Beijing warns that mistreating allies will only embolden China
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The neglect of Asia was the great failure of Yalta, writes Stephen Kotkin
Black grouse and caviar helped Stalin get much of what he wanted, but his Red Army counted for more, says a notable historian of Russia
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Organised crime groups are behind increasingly sophisticated scams. Here is how to confront them, writes Sun Xueling
A Singaporean minister says education at home and collaboration abroad are key
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Donald Trump poses a grave threat to others’ sovereignty and freedom, says Chrystia Freeland
The world must stand with Canada, says a leading candidate to become prime minister

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Putin thinks time is on his side. Sadly he may be right, says Alexander Gabuev
Efforts are under way to find a negotiated settlement. But, asks the head of Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre, has the Kremlin got the memo?