The Globalist

We assess the achievements (and agonies) of Mexico’s left-wing leader Andrés Manuel López Obrador as he marks 100 days in office. Plus: trouble for Boeing after another 737 Max 8 jet crash and why the electric car may finally be ready for the mainstream.

As Brexit rumbles on, we look at disillusionment with Westminster from Scotland and Ireland. Plus: what’s next in the relationship between Washington and Riyadh, and why Austrian rail firm ÖBB is expanding its statelier travel option.

We look at Tehran’s hopes for a new trade channel with Europe after president Hassan Rouhani rules out talks with the US. Plus: we ask how badly Brexit could damage commercial airlines and preview Art Fair Tokyo 2019 – Japan’s largest international art fair.

With Afghan peace talks taking place in Doha, we discuss the diplomacy involved high-stakes negotiations. Plus, the difficulties faced by new political parties, the latest business news and the Geneva Motor Show.

As a US-China trade deal draws closer, how much are the two countries willing to compromise to get it signed? Plus: France’s new tax on technology giants and the Netherlands sees a huge rise in e-bike sales.

After Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un’s summit in Hanoi raised more questions than answers, we discuss US foreign-policy strategy across Asia. Plus: why are some big names bowing out of Australian politics?

We analyse the continuing military crisis between India and Pakistan, learn which European leaders support extending Article 50 and which don’t, and discuss why Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban could be ejected from a political alliance for his position on EC president Jean-Claude Juncker.

Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un abruptly call off their summit in Hanoi. Plus: why did Iran’s foreign minister quit? We also learn why Spain’s former prime minister has been in court and meet actress Elena Sofia Ricci.

We hear from philosopher AC Grayling about where the UK is headed in light of the latest news on Brexit. Plus: we discuss why India launched airstrikes on Pakistan, hear why Turkey is undertaking naval drills and discuss the results of Bloomberg’s Healthiest Country Index.

As Emmanuel Macron enjoys a lift in polling numbers, we look at the outlook ahead for France. Plus: a preview of Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un’s meeting in Hanoi this week and a look at the candidates for the upcoming election in Ukraine.