Harry McKenna

The author has received his BA in History from the University of Lincoln. He is seeking to specialize in American History with an MA in American History, University of Sheffield. His interests include American foreign policy, especially American foreign policy in Europe during the Cold War.

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Why Trump’s Legacy and America’s Future in the Region Hinges on the Hong Kong Crisis – The new Tiananmen

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