and Budapest and Islamabad

People in the Budapest Metro, Hungary, shouting: “Russians, go home!”

Yes! Some light at the end of one tunnel at least- fingers crossed now for other countries - a democratic domino effect

This is exactly why Hungary’s elections matter so much - and they show that illiberal democracy can be reversed

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People will be closely studying how Hungary's opposition pulled off their win in such a pro-incumbent system. Important to note that the theme was corruption. Democrats need to get much better at calling out Trump's corruption.

I think they were also chanting 'Russians go home'...

Trump said Vance would get the blame if no deal in Islamabad, and if he did get a deal, he, Trump, would take the credit. And Hungary has also woken up despite Vance's visit.... not a great celebratory evening in the Vance household I guess....

Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel’s annexation of the West Bank | Letter Letter: Former ambassadors and high commissioners call on Keir Starmer to stand with European and Commonwealth partners against the unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory

Another critical part of the Mid East 'peace' equation is missing- Lebanon AND West Bank. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

So much for turning the Iranian population against their government.

Britain must lead efforts to stop Israel’s annexation of the West Bank | Letter Letter: Former ambassadors and high commissioners call on Keir Starmer to stand with European and Commonwealth partners against the unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory

Another critical part of the Mid East 'peace' equation is missing- Lebanon AND West Bank. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

I think Tuesday we get to find out whether the chairman of the joint chiefs, the CENTCOM commander and others are willing to carry out illegal orders.

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Missing Airman Raises Concerns That Iran Could Gain Leverage Over the U.S.

It would be useful if the NYT explicitly stated that the pilot, if captured, would be a POW, that there are laws governing how POWs can be treated, that respect for international law on war shapes how the enemy approaches it, and this is why the US conduct of this illegal war has been so dangerous.

Indeed.
Let's hope the psychological power of nato isn't now a busted flush....

Don't give him any more ideas!

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The whole Iran war is looking more and more like a gimmick to drop energy sanctions on Russia and pressure Europeans to do the same. A war to make Russia’s much larger war easier and possible to sustain.

Happy April fool - nice try!

Treating war as a video game not only degrades trustworthiness of information from the government, it’s morally wrong because it trivializes the risks our forces are experiencing.

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Kori- what is to be done? What can we do from Uk? Counting to 10 before opening one's mouth won't start to do the job...

Agree.
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Meanwhile Starmer shd have resigned immediately when the files dropped. Matter of principle, acknowledging his poor judgement over Mandelson. Now, postponing the agony will increase the collateral damage for country at home and overseas. He should think, not just listen to others.

‘You are all worse than each other’: anti-regime Iranians turn on Trump Mood among some in Iran shifts from hope of being rescued to dismay at destruction of infrastructure, culture and lives

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Life is more complicated than US =good, the Others =bad.
A101 international relations.

Very clear succinct and hard hitting- from a US insider

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