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Gideon RachmanFinancial Times |
The president-elect has fundamentally shifted the norms and ideology of American politics
The two candidates have fundamentally different views about America’s global role and how to keep the peace
Strongman leaders around the globe would welcome a victory for the Republican former president
European foreboding about peace and stability in the world finds little echo in New Delhi
Military intervention is not the way to bring about the fall of the Islamic republic
With American policy in the Middle East in tatters, Donald Trump could be the principal beneficiary of escalation in the region
But escalating the conflict further is more likely to lead to regional chaos
The fracturing of politics in the Federal Republic threatens western unity and support for Kyiv
The whole world risks losing from the rivalry between Washington and Beijing
The Democratic candidate badly needs a breakthrough to restore momentum to her campaign
While his influence is showing up from Ukraine to China, he still lacks the ability to make the law
Zelenskyy is prepared to ignore Russia’s nuclear threats. But the Biden administration is still wary of escalating the war
Agreeing to Russia’s demand for a neutral Ukraine could leave the country at the mercy of Moscow
The outcome of the US election will turn on which candidate scares voters the most
Donald Trump’s attempted assassination may not shift many votes in a highly polarised nation
Europe looks leaderless at a time of mounting global threats
Liberals are in for a long struggle as nationalist populism surges in the US and Europe
Runaway budget deficits and confrontation with Brussels and Berlin is a formula for trouble
Attitudes to democracy and the rule of law will define the distinctions in politics
Despite losing his parliamentary majority, the president is determined to keep calm and carry on
The western alliance is intensifying support for Ukraine in a way that was unthinkable at the beginning of the war
Washington should dial down its claim to be protecting an international order that is clearly in decline
The question of how the US responds to this now becomes critical
A shared antagonism towards the US will prevent tensions between China and Russia from coming to the fore
The American decision to restrict arms sales could be a turning point in the US-Israel relationship
China’s charm offensive in Europe has threatening undertones and is likely to fail as a result
People, money and trade are turning to Japan but a short-term opportunity may become a long-term problem
America and its allies see Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as an axis of adversaries
Protection cannot mean giving the Netanyahu government a blank cheque, cashable in Washington
Tokyo and Washington are both determined to prevent Beijing from dominating the Indo-Pacific
The Russian leader sees an opportunity to re-establish a sphere of influence in Europe
The global conscience moves in mysterious ways
Supporting Israel and supporting the country’s prime minister are not the same thing
The strategic case for the Australia-UK-US pact is sound. But technical and political doubts are growing
Admirers of the Russian leader may soon lead the world’s three largest democracies
The American TV host and the Russian leader have enemies in common
The Republicans refusal to supply arms is sabotaging Kyiv’s war effort
High levels of it are a sign of a healthy and dynamic society
The obstacles to a successful Chinese invasion of the island remain formidable
The return of Donald Trump does not necessarily spell the end of American greatness
Securing and sustaining the independence of the country should be the key war aim
Rebuilding Gaza will require a long-term vision for Palestine
Political division and turmoil at home are undermining US leadership overseas