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Putin ‘rewarded’ for Ukraine invasion with Trump summit, experts warn

The summit was aimed at kickstarting a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?

Liberia was founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans in West Africa as slavery ended.

Al Jazeera

China and US ‘should be in toughest tier’ of foreign influence scheme

The UK must also engage with Beijing economically ‘even if this prompts retaliation’ from the White House, the Chatham House report says.

Evening Standard

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Leaders of Russia and China snub Brics summit in sign group’s value may be waning

Rapid expansion of Brics has diluted its coherence as a body offering an ideological alternative to western capitalism

The Guardian - UK

Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it?

Somalia is struggling with hunger, security and the impact of the climate crisis, despite decades of aid money worth billions of dollars, writes Nick Ferris. As aid money gets cut, is this the time for countries to wean themselves off aid dependency – and can they do it?

The Independent UK

There is only one warmonger on the European stage: Vladimir Putin

Letter: Experts on Russia, Ukraine and international security respond to a letter that criticised Fiona Hill for her assessment of the Russian threat to Britain

The Guardian - UK

Nato chief says UK’s defence spending plans not at odds with 5% goal

Mark Rutte would not reveal the deadline for when he hopes Nato allies will reach the target.

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer to meet head of Nato amid speculation over spending commitments

Mark Rutte will visit Sheffield Forgemasters with Defence Secretary John Healey, and give a speech at Chatham House.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour MP in 'secretive' meeting with private healthcare lobbyists

A SCOTTISH Labour MP held a “secretive” meeting with lobbyists working for private health care and drug companies, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

International opinion has rounded on Israel, but it’s not enough to force Netanyahu’s hand

Condemnation alone won’t change Israel’s trajectory. For that, concrete action on sanctions and Palestinian statehood is required, says Sanam Vakil, director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa programme

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s Middle East tour tells us he has forgotten about Gaza, much to Netanyahu’s delight

As thousands of IDF soldiers prepare to occupy the strip, the president is silent. Israel’s ultra-right could want nothing more, says Chatham House’s professor of international relations, Yossi Mekelberg

The Guardian - UK

Why did the US and China slash tariffs – and what’s next?

Experts say the pullback on tariffs shows that China managed to stand its ground, as Trump battled domestic pressure.

Al Jazeera

Modi’s deadly bombing strike on Pakistan goes to the heart of India’s great dilemma

A military attack on the same day as a trade deal with the UK reveals a nation keen to strut the world stage, but hampered by regional enmity and history, says Chietigj Bajpaee of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Did ‘Vatican diplomacy’ change Trump’s mind on Ukraine? I’m sceptical for three reasons

Zelenskyy, Starmer, Macron … they all had his ear at Pope Francis’s funeral. But he is just as easily swayed by the elevator doorman, says Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine forum at Chatham House

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China trade war poses threat to US arms firms’ rare earths supply, analysts warn

Chinese restrictions could affect more than a dozen defence and aerospace firms and give Beijing ‘crucial advantage’

International Business Times

Iraqi Markets A Haven For Pedlars Escaping Iran's Economic Woes

Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the markets of Basra, which serve as a haven for Iranians grappling with economic sanctions.

International Business Times

With Tariff War, Trump Also Reshapes How US Treats Allies

Japan and Taiwan promised billions in investment. Trump acknowledged the investment in his remarks but said that Taiwan "took all of our computer chips and semiconductors" and announced 32 percent tariffs on its exports.

The Guardian - UK

Israel has chosen military occupation over a ceasefire in Gaza. Where does this end?

The latest escalation and attempts to dismantle the Palestinian leadership are utterly at odds with peace negotiations, says Chatham House research fellow Sanam Vakil

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The Guardian - UK

‘Down to the wire’: inside the UK’s crunch talks with the US as it bids to avoid Trump tariffs

Ministers seek carve-out from import taxes before 2 April deadline – but critics believe they may have offered too many concessions

The National (Scotland)

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Labour minister with call for Israel arms ban

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators calling for an end to F35 exports to Israel disrupted a talk by Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds on Thursday ...

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Reynolds speech with call for F35 export ban

The UK has suspended some arms exports to Israel over human rights concerns.

The Guardian - UK

We can’t know if Vladimir Putin will accept a ceasefire in Ukraine. But this is what he’ll be thinking

Key factors will drive the Kremlin’s decision. Can Russia fight on and for what? Or is there more benefit in allying with Donald Trump, asks Orysia Lutsevych of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK

Stimulate debate on contentious topics, expert urges English universities

Government’s lead on academic freedom cautions of significant danger to integrity if expression is restricted

Evening Standard

Military must modernise to ‘earn’ post-war prosperity once again, says minister

The armed forces minister said increasing defence spending to 2.5% was the start of a much bigger process of building a modern military.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s high commissioner to the UK loses job after Trump comments

Phil Goff questioned Donald Trump’s grasp of history at a Chatham House event in London, prompting the foreign minister to say his position is ‘untenable’

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