History of the Present

Ukraine: Putin's delight, Trump's disgrace, Europe's solidarity

Trump's disgraceful Alaskan embrace of Putin changed little. Ukraine and Europe can still (just) swing this war.

Aug 24 • 

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With Trump wreaking havoc, will US Democrats learn from their Biden debacle?

Washington insider journalists also have much to answer for...

Aug 5 • 

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July 2025

Britain is muddling through...

... but with no idea where it's heading.

Jul 20 • 

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June 2025

The fight for Europe's future

History of the Present (three weeks ending 30 June 2025)

Jun 30 • 

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Questions or comments?

Paid subscriber oracle slot

Jun 15 • 

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The Israel-Gaza tragedy and Europe's responsibility

Reflections on European double standards and German cognitive dissonance

Jun 9 • 

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Poland's new president is bad news for Europe

A bitterly divided country will be hamstrung just when Europe needs it most

Jun 2 • 

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May 2025

Peace? What peace? The view from Ukraine

Trump, shtrump - in Kyiv and Lviv, people know they still face a long struggle

May 25 • 

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Prepare for the New World Disorder

What comes after America? You have been warned…

May 14 • 

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VE Day or Victory for Moscow day?

Europe (including Britain) teetering between war and peace

May 10 • 

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April 2025

Liberals of all countries, unite!

Canada points the way. Australia, Europe, Japan to follow…

Apr 30 • 

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Easter hope! US courts and universities fight back

A beginning… in measured, muscular English prose

Apr 20 • 

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