William Hague

London

Former UK Foreign Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and MP for Richmond (Yorks) 1989-2015. Co-Founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative

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Trump's assault on science is a gift for Britain

1 week ago | thetimes.com | William Hague
New deal with Europe mustn't stifle UK tech

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | William Hague
Ο Τραμπ εξακολουθεί να πιστεύει στην αθωότητα του Πούτιν

3 weeks ago | parapolitika.gr | William Hague

Ήταν το πορτρέτο που αποκάλυψε τα πάντα. Ο πρόεδρος Τραμπ έλαβε τον Μάρτιο ένα κολακευτικό πορτραίτο του ως δώρο από τον Πούτιν, που τον παρουσιάζει ως ένα πρόσωπο που εμπνέει, όπως ήταν ο σκοπός του Ρώσου ηγέτη. Ήταν ένα "όμορφο πορτρέτο", δήλωσε ο Στιβ Γουίτκοφ, ο απεσταλμένος του Tραμπ, ο οποίος το έφερε στο πλαίσιο των καθηκόντων του από τη Μόσχα. Ο πρόεδρος ήταν «σαφώς συγκινημένος με αυτό».
Trump still buys Putin's picture of innocence

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | William Hague

It was the portrait that said it all. Inspiring and flattering as Putin intended, President Trump received in March a painting of himself as a gift from the Russian leader. It was a "beautiful portrait", said Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, who dutifully brought it back from Moscow. The president was "clearly touched by it". In commissioning and sending such a gift, Putin showed he appreciated both the opportunity and the delicacy of the moment.
Don't panic! Here's how to beat Reform

1 month ago | thetimes.com | William Hague

It has often been observed that the Conservative Party veers between states of serene complacency and outright panic. As a former leader, I can testify that this is true. The Labour Party is on the whole more stoical, partly because the great difficulty in overthrowing its leader means it has no panic button to press: it has to soldier on.
If Trump passes on Ukraine, it'll be up to us

1 month ago | thetimes.com | William Hague
Trump's policy on China is a strategic blunder

1 month 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.
Οι δασμοί αποδεικνύουν ότι πρέπει να λάβουμε σοβαρά υπόψη τις δηλώσεις Τραμπ

1 month 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.
Tariffs show we have to take Donald Trump literally

2 months 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.
Starmer must prepare for an American divorce

2 months ago | thetimes.com | William Hague