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Timothy Garton Ash

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In the new Trumpian era, liberal democracies must hold their noses – and engage with difficult partners

In the new Trumpian era, liberal democracies must hold their noses – and engage with difficult partners
15.01.2025 70

The Guardian

Timothy Garton Ash

What if Russia wins in Ukraine? We can already see the shadows of a dark 2025

There are human activities in which both sides can win. War is not one of them. Either Ukraine wins this war or Russia does. Ukraine’s former...

21.12.2024 60

The Guardian

Timothy Garton Ash

Trump’s return is terrible news for Ukraine. Europe should step into the breach – but will it?

The first victim of Donald Trump’s second term as US president is likely to be Ukraine. The only people who can avert that disaster are us...

08.11.2024 60

The Guardian

Timothy Garton Ash

Only Nato can secure a ‘West German’ future for Ukraine

Accession to the EU needs to be complemented by the security alliance

21.10.2024 6

Financial Times

Timothy Garton Ash

Zelenskyy has a gamechanging plan to win peace. For it to work, Biden must back it – fast

Earlier this week, I started a 3,000km, two-day journey back from the other end of Europe, where I witnessed Ukrainian resilience against Russian...

21.09.2024 40

The Guardian

Timothy Garton Ash

The future of the world may depend on what a few thousand Pennsylvania voters think about their grocery bills

On 5 November, people around the globe will tune in to watch the world election. It’s not a “world” election in the sense of the World Cup –...

30.08.2024 3

The Guardian

Timothy Garton Ash

The old European order is fraying. We will soon find out whether Keir Starmer can help hold it together

An extraordinary new version of what used to be called the Concert of Europe will convene today at Blenheim Palace, in the heart of England. More...

18.07.2024 20

The Guardian

Timothy Garton Ash