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Mark Edelsten's avatar

Thanks very much. A week is a long time in geopolitics.

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Paul Hough's avatar

Great piece Philip. There is much to be done. Defence and security has suddenly risen to the top of the priority list. The psychology of the past thirty years has eroded European defence capability. It will take a long time and significant resources to restore it. There are challenges not least recruitment. However as you point out Putin has transformed European security quicker than anyone could imagine and more effectively than any rational case. As you state the new security architecture should align with USA and have threats beyond Europe in mind.

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John O’Hagan's avatar

Yes Stephen very coherent and convincing argument, as always. FT not the same without you. But at least WE have access to your wonderful narrative writing.

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John O’Hagan's avatar

Sorry. Should be Philip, not Stephen!

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Philip Stephens's avatar

Both work! thank you John

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David Butcher's avatar

Superb insight as always

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Philip Stephens's avatar

Thank you!

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Paul David Gould's avatar

Great writing Philip! (plus a welcome return of your trademark punchy single-clause intro!)

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Philip Stephens's avatar

Much appreciated..

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