The decision left Scottish politicians angered by what they saw as London’s thwarting the will of their Parliament, possibly handing independence backers a potent weapon.
Tag: International Relations
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The Man Who May Challenge Putin for Power
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the mercenary group Wagner, may be Putin’s greatest threat to power.
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As Turkey Elections Loom, Erdogan Fights for Political Future
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to soften the blow of inflation on the population and using legal threats to bolster his position ahead of a vote that could reshape his country.
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Ukraine War Accelerates Shift of Power in Europe to the East
The war has raised the influence of Central and Eastern European countries with negative views of Russia, amplified calls to expand the E.U. and NATO, and dimmed the power of France and Germany.
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Germany and U.S. Pledge to Send Battle Tanks to Ukraine
Although welcomed by Kyiv as a critical weapon to expel Russia’s invasion, the Leopard 2 tanks from Germany and Abrams tanks from the United States are unlikely to arrive soon.