David Blair

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New poll is an opportunity for Karzai

Whoever makes best use of this chance will decide the future course of the Afghan story

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Beware the rise of Africa’s own evil state

Like Daesh in the Middle East, Boko Haram has a capital, an army and a self-styled leader and the immediate threat is the new ‘Caliphate’ will now become a base for more conquests

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Putin vs West: A new ‘Cold War’

A repeat of the ‘Versailles Folly’ does not explain the new shadow over Europe

Putin vs West: A new ‘Cold War’

The Nato man who must stand up to Putin’s tanks

Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns that Europe must stop defence cuts

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The Nato man who must stand up to Putin’s tanks

Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warns that Europe must stop defence cuts

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Would UK really go nuclear to protect Estonia?

If Nato does not defend its newest members the alliance is finished — and Putin knows it

Britain could reverse ‘East of Suez’ policy

Report: UK intends to build a strong military presence in the Gulf

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