Maxime Marquette
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Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
London unveils £298 billion to rearm the West
Introduction: the UK pulls out the checkbook for deterrence
Trump calls Democrats "godless communists" ahead of the midterms
Introduction: Cold War rhetoric revived
A judge shields the anti-Trump "8647" flag under the 1st Amendment
Introduction: a court win for protesters
Trump says he "didn't know" his family was pocketing crypto billions
Introduction: an admission that says it all
The U.S. House Defies Trump and Votes for Ukraine Aid
Introduction: an unexpected bipartisan rebellion
Putin's "Russian Davos" Runs on Empty, Short on Growth Ideas
Introduction: an economic forum without a compass
Trump Threatens Canada With New Tariffs Over Forced Labor
Introduction: a new tariff salvo lands on Ottawa
Trump will attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Rubio confirms the schedule
Introduction: a confirmation that reassures allies
Washington strikes Cuba's military cartel, a signal that goes beyond Havana
Introduction: five entities, five individuals, one clear message