The Globalist

We take a closer look at the fractured relationship between Washington and Ankara, and hear why New Zealand is playing mediator between Australia and China. Plus: we learn about the Global Partnership for Informal Transportation.

We look at what the official confirmation of Joe Biden’s victory by the US electoral college means for Donald Trump’s campaign to overturn the result. Plus: we take a closer look at Oslo’s Euroscepticism and get the latest news from the art world.

We get the latest on Brexit following a decisive weekend of talks. Plus: the implications of the US recognising Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara; an update from the Pacific Alliance meeting; and why Hong Kong has gone mad for Christmas trees this year.

We take a closer look at last-ditch Brexit negotiations after the EU and UK set a Sunday deadline for signing a trade deal. Plus: we discuss the root of Lebanon’s deepening economic and political crisis.

A look ahead to a vote in the US Senate on whether to block arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, followed by thoughts on France’s new anti-extremism law. Plus: we hear about how the flagship of the former Yugoslav leader is being turned into a hotel.

We unpack the latest on Brexit negotiations and what’s at stake for Northern Ireland. Plus: we hear about Taiwan’s plea to its allies to combat Chinese influence and find out why the World Economic Forum is swapping Davos for Singapore.

The latest on last-ditch Brexit negotiations and a meeting between Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Emmanuel Macron. Plus: as Bob Dylan sells his 600-song catalogue, we discuss the future of music publishing.

As Donald Trump continues to spread conspiracy theories around his election loss, we discuss why more Republicans aren’t speaking out against him. Plus: the business headlines and good news stories from the past week.

With reports that a post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and UK is getting closer, we assess the sticking points between both sides. Plus: our Soft Power Survey highlights a good year for Taiwan and the business news.

We discuss an attempt by the UK government to use good news around a coronavirus vaccine to bolster public opinion about Brexit. Plus: our soft-power series examines Canada and we round up the latest urbanism news.