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Scott Lucas, The Conversation

Professor of International Politics, University of Birmingham

Golan Heights: With one tweet, Trump reversed US policy on Israel and Syria, paved way for turmoil

The US president's tweet declaring the US would recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian territory was unexpected.

Scott Lucas, The Conversation
· Mar 26, 2019 · 09:30 pm
James Mattis resigns: What exit of Trump’s defence secretary means for Syria, Afghanistan and NATO

The last adult is leaving the White House after a shock decision by the president to pull troops out of Syria.

Scott Lucas, The Conversation
· Dec 25, 2018 · 09:30 pm
US midterm results: What they mean for the country’s uncertain future

The Democrats took the House of Representatives with a large swing. The Republicans not only clung to the Senate, they increased their majority.

Scott Lucas, The Conversation
· Nov 07, 2018 · 09:34 pm

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