Betrayal by Luke Harding review – could Donald Trump be a Russian asset? The recent spate of articles and documentaries exploring alleged ties between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has been fascinating.
However, what often gets lost in the noise is the long history of American presidents struggling to grasp Putin's intentions. Luke Harding's book Betrayal sheds light on this issue with particular clarity.
Harding's account highlights how Trump's approach – a mix of charm and appeasement – was not only ineffective but also disturbingly familiar.