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All eyes remain on the Middle East after Iran’s drone attacks on Israel. How will Netanyahu respond? And how are... more

Donald Trump needs evangelical Christian voters to back him to stand a chance in November. But can his religious rhetoric... more

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Britain is blaming Beijing for a major cyber attack on voter data – how will this impact relations with China?... more

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Is Britain moving into a “pre-war world”, as Defence Secretary Grant Shapps warned in January? Could we fight a land... more

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The relationship between the United States and Israel is hugely significant – but it’s under serious strain. Is President Joe... more

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Scandal after scandal has eroded public trust in Westminster politics in recent years. Fresh research from the Institute For Government... more

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After decades of unprecedented economic growth China’s rise seems to be slowing down. Has the nation’s power reached its peak?... more

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