339. Trump, the Middle East, and Ukraine

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  • 13 November 2024

  • Posted by Alastair Campbell

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One response to “339. Trump, the Middle East, and Ukraine”

  1. There was a very interesting discussion on LBC from a Scottish chap suggesting that Europe should produce an alternative to X. It wouldn’t take long to develop and provide an European alternative to USA doctrine.

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