The Globalist

We get the latest from Venezuela as Juan Guaidó urges the US to “consider all options” to end a blockade on much-needed aid. Plus: Cuba’s new constitution, the morning papers and a Monocle wrap on the Oscars.

As governments consider stripping jihadists of their citizenship, what does it mean to be stateless. Plus: aid blockades in Venezuela and, as Serbia’s gay PM gives birth, we discuss her country’s progress on gay rights.

We look at the dire state of UK politics after three Tory MPs follow seven ex-Labour colleagues in leaving their party. Plus: the future of joint-European defence forces, a Balkans business update and Milan Fashion Week.

As Mohammed Bin Salman heads to China, we look at how Beijing has been trying to raise its profile in the Middle East. Plus: the significance of Jair Bolsonaro firing one of his most senior aides and a look back at the life and legacy of Karl Lagerfeld.

We look at Iran’s relations with the rest of the world – and the future of the nuclear accord after the foreign minister suggests Iranians have lost faith in the deal. Plus: we get to the bottom of Polish-Israeli tensions and detail the impact of Brexit on London’s financial sector.

We assess an eventful weekend in US politics and review last week’s Munich Security Conference. Plus: Tyler Brûlé recaps Monocle’s Winter Weekender and we get the latest from Frieze in Los Angeles.

The European Commission angers the US after expanding its “dirty-money” blacklist. Plus: why Russia isn't bothered by sanctions, Spain’s snap elections and yet another backlash rocks the Academy Awards.

There’s little love in the air in Westminster over Brexit. Plus: Thailand quashes its princess’s political ambitions, oil markets react to tensions in Venezuela and why news outlets are wary about Apple’s new idea.

Is Nato properly equipped to handle a large cyberattack? Plus: Australia’s government suffers a humiliating defeat, Spain prepares to remove Franco’s remains, tensions erupt between exhibitors and Netflix at the Berlinale, and the day’s newspapers.

Thailand bows to global pressure and releases refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi. Plus: the Mueller inquiry overshadows Mike Pompeo’s Europe trip, the future of photojournalism and Russia considers its own internet.