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Germany seeks deal with the Taliban to expedite expulsion of Afghan migrants

Germany is negotiating directly with the Taliban to repatriate Afghans convicted of serious crimes, prioritizing expedited deportations while conferring diplomatic legitimacy on the Taliban.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

I know many are deeply opposed to Trump's visit. But Keir Starmer doesn't have that luxury | Martin Kettle

Engaging President Trump through formal statecraft, despite moral discomfort, serves British national interest because his power and the US–UK alliance remain decisive.

fromMedievalists.net

2 months ago

Medieval Wisdom for Modern Politics - Medievalists.net

Do not believe those who say they have voluntarily relinquished power and position for love of peace and quiet. Nearly always, their reason was either levity or necessity. Experience shows that, as soon as they are offered a chance to return to the former life, they leave behind their much vaunted peace and quiet, and seize it with the same fury that fire seizes dry or oily things.

History

US politics

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 months ago

The United States and China impose their dominance

The U.S. and China are in a significant power struggle, revealing a new global order defined by stronger realpolitik.

US politics

fromThe Atlantic

6 months ago

Trump Is Fulfilling Kissinger's Dream

Trump's second term marks a significant departure from moral considerations in U.S. foreign policy, following Kissinger's realpolitik approach.