Europe must defend itself - against Putin & in spite of Trump

On this forgotten 70th anniversary, time to build a European defence community

Feb 11, 2024

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History of the Present (week ending 10 February 2024)

As Trump gloatingly recalls how he told the president of a European NATO country he would encourage Russia to do 'whatever the hell they want’ with that country, unless it increased its defence spending, I reflect on what we in Europe must do - urgently - for our own defence.

Don't be scared, be prepar…

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