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Today's Global Political Circus Includes: NATO Whispering Workshops, French Existential Crises, German Committee Formation, British Rail Strikes, Middle Eastern Nuclear Tag, and One (1) Mulberry Tree.

Brussels, 6:12 a.m.: Mark Rutte emerges from his minimalist Ikea bed having dreamed of Donald Trump calling him "the smart European one." His first mirror practice of the day: "Yes, Mr President, your nuclear restraint shows tremendous leadership." Three reps. "Magnificent de-escalation, sir." Five reps. His aide texts: "Iran situation developing." Rutt…