Diplomatic move

Who could be the new ambassador?

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about before descending into an analysis paralysis and gradual incrementalism. Yet - and this is not well understood - although the Trumpian national security strategy is called 'America first', it does not actually mean 'America alone'.

"He is using the might of the United States globally to do things that other democracies are unable or unwilling to do. It is not my job to offer a rationale for America's president. I am not his explainer-in-chief. But it is clear to me that what we are seeing play out is a change of epoch in the new politics that is emerging in different forms serious contender to take on the Washington job instead. He has had a slew of high-profile foreign postings and has been close to politics as an international affairs adviser to Theresa May.

Richard Moore Outgoing head of MI6 As spy chief, Moore will have cultivated very close relationships in Washington and the Pentagon, essential for the job with the world in turmoil. He knows the Foreign Office well, having previously been its director general of political affairs. Several sources have tipped him for the job.