Donnacha Ó Beacháin
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As tensions between the US and EU escalated last week - over Greenland and Trump's tariffs - I spoke to TRT about Europe’s growing dilemma, caught between Russia and the US. We are seeing a clear return to spheres of influence, with worrying implications for small(er) states.
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