The Globalist

What's on the agenda for today’s meeting between Moon Jae-In and Donald Trump in Washington? Plus: how the roles of trusted relationships between the UK and its allies are changing and why China is trying to land on the dark side of the moon.

We ask what’s next in Venezuela after Maduro claims another victory and discuss Russia’s influence in Syria and Lebanon, after a sit-down between Assad and Putin. Plus: a flip through the papers, business in Tokyo and a look at the expense of marriage in Hong Kong.

We speak to Theresa May as she visits Macedonia, learn whether this weekend’s Venezuelan election will bring about any change, look at the shifting state of Austrian politics and discuss why whiskey can be so expensive.

We look at why Turkey has become involved in a diplomatic spat with Israel regarding the latter’s treatment of Palestinians. Plus: how the female vote will help shape the next US election and a tour of waterside living in Wellington, New Zealand.

We discuss the latest clashes between Israel and Palestinian protestors. Plus: a look at Iran's relationship with Europe and a chat with Umesh Pandey, the former editor of ‘The Bangkok Post’.

We discuss why Donald Trump has made a U-turn on his policy regarding Chinese company ZTE, weigh up the challenges that lie ahead in Malaysian politics and hear from respected architect Jim Olsen on how to build structures that sit well within nature.

We look at the challenges in, and uncertain future of, Italian politics. Plus: we learn about the result of Iraq’s election at the weekend and recap the best of this year’s Eurovision performances.

After a week of summits and bridge-building in Asia, we look at the future of the region with a focus on China, Japan, South Korea and North Korea. Plus, we analyse Russia’s role in Armenia, speak to watchmaker George Bamford, meet film-director Michel Hazanavicius to discuss his new film ‘Redoubtable’ / ‘Godard Mon Amour’, and learn why Costa Rica wants to become the world’s first decarbonised society.

We examine Italy’s continuing political deadlock, look at US foreign policy following Donald Trump’s reversal on the Iran nuclear deal, check in with the Cannes film festival and visit the V&A’s new event.

We preview Malaysia’s contentious election, look at a major regional summit between China, Japan and South Korea, and discuss the latest in Lebanese politics.