Could Trump secure a peace deal with Iran?
In the wake of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, is there reason to hope for lasting peace?
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Lawrence Freedman
Lawrence Freedman is emeritus professor of war studies at King's College London. His writing for the New Statesman includes in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine and European history.
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Is there a peace plan for Ukraine?
Donald Trump has said he would end the war if he wins the White House. But at what cost?
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For Russia, the cruelty is the point
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Israel’s two-front war
The presumption of inevitable war can be self-fulfilling.
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The myth of negotiated peace
It is not the only way to end a war.
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The rise of a new axis
China, Russia, North Korea and Iran are all deeply hostile to the US and its allies – and they…
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Is Labour ready when it comes to foreign policy?
Once the election is over, pressing global issues will come rushing in for Keir Starmer.
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