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Air power, full-on invasion, arming the opposition: the result is usually the same, writes Philip Gordon
Allies may panic; despots will cheer
Donald Trump’s capricious dealmaking destabilises the world
But hold the prizes until Donald Trump actually delivers on his new branding
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Binyamin Netanyahu is quick to start conflicts, but shows no ability to end them
