History of the Present

Why the US needs a Hungarian-style landslide this November

Trump has eroded liberal democracy at unprecedented speed.

Aug 2 • Timothy Garton Ash

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July 2026

Dual-core Europe must now defend itself

Trump in Ankara again shows why the Europeanisation of NATO is urgent business

Jul 8 • Timothy Garton Ash

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June 2026

To rejoin the EU, the UK must first understand it

A full return will require a marathon of democratic persuasion

Jun 17 • Timothy Garton Ash

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In praise of Serbian students

For three decades now, they've been leading the fight for democracy

Jun 8 • Timothy Garton Ash

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May 2026

How to defeat Vladimir Putin

Don't just do something, stand there

May 24 • Timothy Garton Ash

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Europe's political fragmentation

From Cardiff to Kyiv… My conversation with Yascha Mounk

May 10 • Timothy Garton Ash, Yascha Mounk, and Persuasion

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Germany as Europe's leading military power

Chancellor Merz must ensure its strength is embedded in a European structure.

May 5 • Timothy Garton Ash

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April 2026

How to survive another 1000 days of Trump

Ignore him. Sounds ridiculous, but makes more sense than you might think.

Apr 25 • Timothy Garton Ash

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In joyful Budapest, I see chance for a big change

The landslide that swept away Viktor Orbán means Hungary might just pioneer an unprecedented post-populist transition. If successful, it would have…

Apr 15 • Timothy Garton Ash

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March 2026

Why Europe matters - in 1min 58secs

A stronger Europe or bust

Mar 29 • Timothy Garton Ash

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Love Actually? Washington’s current relationship with Britain is more like Contempt Actually

For the UK to regain respect in the world, it needs its European leg as well as its transatlantic one

Mar 22 • Timothy Garton Ash

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The Iran that might yet be

Beautiful country, hideous theocracy & young Iranians yearning to be free

Mar 15 • Timothy Garton Ash

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