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Putin’s obsession with “denazifying” Ukraine makes a mockery of efforts to portray the Russian invasion as a mere land grab and helps explain why there has been no meaningful progress toward peace despite more than a year of US-led efforts, writes Peter Dickinson. The post Putin’s obsession with ‘de

To maximize its deterrent and warfighting effectiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States must reform its military command-and-control structure in Northeast Asia. The post The case for a US Northeast Asia Command appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Oil extends slide on expectations of smoother crude flows via Hormuz Reuters

Why the consequences of Brexit can no longer be avoided.

This probably isn’t when it bursts, but there’s room for plenty of over-leveraged damage.

Andy Burnham’s apparently inexorable march down to London from the North is quite unusual for Britain, even if the country has changed its prime ministers more often than is wise in recent years.

What 10 years covering the Manchester mayor’s many reinventions taught me about the man who wants to lead Britain

Likely next prime minister has signalled he wants to draw on Manchester example and shift power away from Westminster

Political inaction in the battle against climate change is costly and getting costlier

Rubio kicks off Middle East trip as allies seek answers on Iran Reuters