For decades, international relations were governed not only by written rules, but by a shared pretense. The United Nations Charter, international courts, and diplomatic language provided a normative framework that masked the raw exercise of power…
Category: 3. Europe
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Abschied vom lauten Ton – POLITICO
Friedrich Merz signalisiert erstmals Bereitschaft, einen möglichen Waffenstillstand in der Ukraine auch mit der Bundeswehr abzusichern. Hans von der Burchard ordnet ein, was „grundsätzlich nichts ausschließen“ für…
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Whatever’s next for a post-Maduro Venezuela, it can’t be a repeat of previous failures – POLITICO
A major error in the months following combat operations In Iraq was a breakdown of law and order. Lawlessness was pervasive, looting was endemic and public order nearly evaporated, only for militias step in until coalition troops were given…
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In Valencia, fleeing Trump – POLITICO
Matt and Brett Cloninger-West are getting a passionate crash course in the finer points of Spanish ham from the vendor at the public market. What part of the leg produces the leanest meat? The tastiest? What kinds of acorns are…
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Trump ‘discussing a range of options’ to take Greenland — including military force – POLITICO
The president’s comments about Greenland in particular have sparked panic across Scandinavia and the rest of Europe given the potential implications for a continent already scrambling to shore up its defense against Russia.
A U.S….
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White House: Trump ‘discussing a range of options’ to take Greenland — including military force
President Donald Trump is considering “a range of options” to acquire Greenland including the use of military force, the White House said Tuesday, raising the stakes just hours after several top European leaders declared that such a move…
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How Trump gets Greenland in 4 easy steps – POLITICO
Crosbie, from the Royal Danish Defense College, said Trump’s strategists are likely presenting him with various options.
“The most worrisome would be a fait accompli-type strategy, which we see a lot and think about a lot in military…
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Europe gets warm words from US on Ukraine — but reliability fears loom – POLITICO
“The coalition of the willing declaration for a solid and lasting peace … for the first time recognizes an operational convergence between the 35 countries, Ukraine and the U.S. to build robust security guarantees,” Macron told…
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Von der Leyen makes €45B pitch to win Meloni’s support for Mercosur trade deal – POLITICO
Germany, the EU’s industrial kingpin, is keen to secure a Mercosur agreement to boost its exports, but is still wary as to whether sufficient support exists to finalize an accord on Friday.
A German official cautioned everything was still…
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Guerre en Ukraine, midterms aux Etats-Unis, législatives en Hongrie… les paris sont ouverts pour 2026 – POLITICO
Guerre en Ukraine, midterms aux Etats-Unis, législatives en Hongrie… les paris sont ouverts pour 2026 – POLITICO