William Hague

1 week ago | thetimes.com | William Hague

T he Art of War, the classic work from the 5th century BC by the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu, is useful reading for anyone facing a complex struggle in any arena, from war and politics to business and sport. But if you are going up against China itself, led by people who particularly cherish Sun Tzu's thinking, it is absolutely essential. It is a pity that it has not been part of President Trump's briefing before launching a trade war with China.

1 week ago | parapolitika.gr | William Hague

«Πρέπει πάντα να αναμένετε από τον πρόεδρο να πραγματοποιεί όλα όσα εξήγγειλε στην προεκλογική εκστρατεία», όπως με προειδοποίησε πρόσφατα ένα μέλος της κυβέρνησής του. Αστειευόμενος, πρόσθεσε: «Δεν καταλαβαίνει ότι δεν είστε σε θέση να τον πιστέψετε». Ο πρόεδρος Τραμπ τηρεί πράγματι τις υποσχέσεις του, ανεξάρτητα από τις κατακραυγές του κόσμου.

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | William Hague

'You should always expect the president to do what he said in the election campaign," a member of his administration warned me recently. Jokingly, he added: "He doesn't realise that you're not meant to do it." President Trump is indeed sticking to his promises, regardless of the outrage. That he is not like normal politicians in this regard is a crucial part of his appeal, which is one reason he is unlikely to backtrack once he has taken a position.

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | William Hague

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | William Hague

17 hours ago(The story has been updated to reflect a new headline.) President Donald Trump said he was serious about pursuing a third term in office, even though the nation's highest office is limited to two terms by the U.S. Constitution. Talking to NBC News Sunday, Trump pointed to his poll numbers as evidence …