The Globalist

We discuss the confusion after Thailand’s general election and UK prime minister Theresa May’s struggle to stay in power. Plus, a fresh look at the day’s newspapers.

Is there any escape from a no-deal Brexit as the UK remains as divided as ever? Also in the programme, an interview with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen, and what to keep an eye on at this year’s Baselworld watch and jewellery show.

Chinese president Xi Jinping’s visit to Italy, reactions to UK PM Theresa May’s pledge for an extension to Article 50 and why China is planning to clone its police dogs.

Nordic reports suggest that Russia exaggerates its military capabilities, Hong Kong announces its most expensive infrastructure project to date and Finland has been ranked the happiest nation in the world – again.

Is Theresa May’s Brexit deal history and, if so, what’s next for the UK? Also in the programme: US and Russian diplomats try to find agreement on what to do with Venezuela, plus a visit to the world’s northernmost design festival in Rovaniemi, Finland.

We discuss the aftermath of last week’s terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand. Plus: analysis of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s visit to Washington and we get the latest on the protests in Algeria.

We get the latest reaction from Christchurch, New Zealand, after 49 people were killed in shootings at two mosques. And as Nato publishes its annual report, we look at what’s ahead for the world’s most powerful military alliance. Plus, we check in with the director of the London Book Fair.

As Emmanuel Macron embarks on a tour of African nations, we ask what kind of relationship he hopes to create with them. Plus: the latest on the UK’s political chaos and the Mipim property fair in Cannes.

We assess the dwindling options for the UK following Theresa May’s actions in parliament this week. Plus: what’s in store for Ukraine in its upcoming election and writer Pete Brown on the branding of craft brews.

As a new poll suggests uncertain times ahead in Spanish politics, we discuss what's on the horizon for the country. Plus: unrest in Algeria, why cyber security has provoked protests in Russia and tips on national branding.