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TRUMP'S DODGY DEALS
President Trump is buying oil from Russia and potash from Belarus. So much for western unity on sanctions. SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Paul Hansbury
16 hours ago4 min read
AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
A quick round up. Donald Trump's meeting with Andy Burnham, the US-Denmark-Greenland agreement, and some bluster about Iran. FREE TO READ.
Paul Hansbury
Sep 234 min read
BURNHAM'S RUSSIA CHALLENGE
Britain's new prime minister pledges to stand by Ukraine. That brings another responsibility – dealing wisely with Russian hostility. FREE TO READ
Paul Hansbury
Aug 285 min read
TUG-OF-WAR OVER ARMENIA
A belated comment on Armenia's election on 7 June. And I cannot help myself from a comment on Trump's provisional Iran agreement. SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Paul Hansbury
Jun 195 min read
PUTIN'S PIPE DREAMS
There is still no deal between Russia and China on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. What does this tell us about their relationship? SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Paul Hansbury
May 275 min read
TRUMP, XI, AND THE COURSE OF HISTORY
China's Xi Jinping cautioned US President Donald Trump about the Thucydides' trap. A quick comment on hegemonic war. SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Paul Hansbury
May 196 min read
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Trump, Iran, Russia, China. Just don't pretend it makes any sense. FREE TO READ
Paul Hansbury
Apr 108 min read
THE END OF NATO?
How Europe must respond if Trump takes the United States out of NATO. Three policy recommendations. SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Paul Hansbury
Apr 710 min read
CALAMITY DON'S WAR
Trump still seems to have little idea what he is doing in Iran, other than alienating friends and aiding foes. FREE TO READ
Paul Hansbury
Mar 216 min read
TERROR IN TEHRAN
Does he know what he is doing?
FREE TO READ
Paul Hansbury
Mar 58 min read
A MOST DANGEROUS MAN
January blues. At the moment the US, not Russia, is the greatest threat to NATO as the row over Greenland heats up. FREE TO READ
Paul Hansbury
Jan 208 min read
LAW AND DISORDER (PART II)
The concluding part of this blog looks at law and power politics - and why I think both Trump and the Europeans are wrong.
Paul Hansbury
Jan 166 min read
LAW AND DISORDER (PART I)
What are the sources of international law? Does it have any substance and clout in a dog-eat-dog world?
Paul Hansbury
Jan 145 min read
VENEZUELA, SINKING
The United States' 2025 National Security Strategy and the western hemisphere.
Paul Hansbury
Dec 12, 20256 min read
REVISIONIST AMERICA? TRUMP TURNS AGAINST EUROPE
The United States' 2025 National Security Strategy and Europe.
Paul Hansbury
Dec 11, 20256 min read
ONE OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (PART II)
Steve Witkoff. A man with a dubious plan and a Gulfstream jet.
Paul Hansbury
Nov 30, 20256 min read
BARGAINING IN WARTIME (PART I)
Applying some bargaining theory to negotiations and peace plans.
Paul Hansbury
Nov 28, 20256 min read
PEACE: HASTE MAKES WASTE
A few extra thoughts on the dubious peace plan.
Paul Hansbury
Nov 22, 20254 min read
TRUMP'S DIKTAT TO EUROPE
On the leaked 28-point 'peace plan' and why it is an insult to Europeans. It's OK to be angry. FREE TO READ
Paul Hansbury
Nov 21, 20255 min read
TRUMP MEETS XI: "12 OUT OF 10" AND ALL THAT
Follow the silences, always.
Paul Hansbury
Oct 31, 20255 min read
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