Notebooks

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Ukraine, the future of war is now

Ukraine’s strikes into Russia illustrate the historic role of surprise in battlefield success. They also test the country's fragile relationship with the fractious leadership of th..

Aaron MacLean June 3, 2025

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Ukraine’s deep strike

To execute its audacious drone attack deep in Russian territory, Ukrainian intelligence correctly identified the Russian air force’s true centre of gravity – its drone- and missile..

Peter Caddick-Adams June 2, 2025

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Alasdair MacIntyre’s philosophy for a new dark age

The message of the late philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre resonates with those seeking a way through the noise of modern culture.

Christopher Akers May 30, 2025

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The Cannes film festival is not a pretty view

The selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival holds up a mirror to a world in crisis.

Agnès Poirier May 22, 2025

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Mrs Dalloway’s war wounds

In her masterpiece, Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf skewered the tendency to deny the truths that cause grief, a lesson that resonates in the post-Covid era.

Lizzie Hibbert May 22, 2025

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The high price of Trump’s energy

America, perhaps more than most nations, values displays of energy in its presidents.

Jenny McCartney May 21, 2025

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Eisenhower’s vision of European security

In 1945, American leaders prevented Europe from being overrun by the Red Army. Their strategic thinking provides a vital perspective on the current debate about US military presenc..

Moritz S. Graefrath May 20, 2025

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A little history of diplomatic gifts

The Qatari's offer of an airliner to President Trump is a reminder that there has never been a moment in history when diplomatic gifts weren’t leveraged against political aims.

Maria Golia May 16, 2025

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Trump’s Syrian deal like no other

The US President's appetite for deal-making has reached the Middle East. Is this really Syria's 'chance at greatness'?

James Snell May 15, 2025