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Sir Lawrence David Freedman, is a British academic, historian and author specialising in foreign policy, international relations and strategy. He has been described as the "dean of British strategic studies" and was a member of the Iraq Inquiry. He is an Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King's College London. .. more
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"MAGA Meltdown?"
With Trump's approval ratings collapsing the Republicans are starting to realise they're in serious trouble.
Here's why it's going to get worse for them.
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On how Ukraine should respond to the US "peace plan" and looking at some new details that emerged over the last 24 hours.
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Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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This makes more sense than anything else I've seen on the plan.
Nonetheless, Witkoff's ignorance shines through. He probably got rolled again. 1/
As if the Kremlin has been taken by surprise by Witkoff's "deal."
Very odd. /1
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As if the Kremlin has been taken by surprise by Witkoff's "deal."
Very odd. /1