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The War Room newsletter: After the White House debacle, what next?
This is the introduction to the War Room, a weekly, subscriber-only newsletter in which our correspondents turn their gaze on the latest developments in defence.
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The dangerous tension in Europe’s response to Trump
By trying to stop the rift, Europe may hasten it
Can Friedrich Merz get Europe out of its funk?
A new Merz-mentum could reboot the Franco-German motor at the heart of the EU
Can Europe keep Ukraine in the fight if America really has bailed?
Investing in Ukraine’s own weapons industry will be the best bet
As Trump suspends military aid, what are the chokeholds on Ukraine?
The war-torn country can substitute some—but nothing like all—of the kit it gets from America
Europe vows to defend Ukraine, but prays for Trump’s support
A summit in London is stalked by the fear America will walk away
Ukraine confronts a future without America, and perhaps Zelensky
Some fear a hero is in danger of becoming a tragic figure