The Globalist

As the US vice-president arrives in the Balkans to say that the region’s future is with the West, we ask whether his message was really aimed at Vladimir Putin. Plus: the US considers former Russian aircraft as its next Air Force One, tensions flare in Italy over migrant policies and we look at Gucci’s new science-fiction-inspired campaign.

We discuss Pakistan’s new prime minister, China’s vision for peace in the Middle East, Kenya’s upcoming election and a discovery at Angkor Wat.

We analyse Washington's commitment to Nato, head to Australia to hear about the foiled plot to attack a commercial flight and pay tribute to a legend of French cinema in the form of Jeanne Moreau.

We discuss Venezuela’s fragile democracy, Mike Pence’s trip to Estonia, turbulent politics in Japan, business in Greece and enduring territorial disputes.

Under attack from President Trump, US attorney general Jeff Sessions has publicly defended his decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe; we ask if his days are numbered. Plus: China’s naval power, the decline of the US Special Envoy and Amazon’s healthcare push.

As Donald Trump says he will ban transgender people from serving in the military, the announcement is met with bewilderment within the Pentagon and beyond. Plus: Putin in Finland, a closer look at ‘reputation laundering’ and a solar eclipse in Oregon.

As Donald Trump publicly criticises his attorney general, we analyse the latest flare-up in the administration. Plus: Turkey’s relationship with the EU, a dual citizenship scandal in Australia, business in Belgrade, and why Michael Kors is buying luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo.

A look at Jared Kushner’s explanations on his relations with Russia, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe’s popularity struggle, plus a round-up of the week’s top aviation news.

We look at Rodrigo Duterte’s legacy in the Philippines so far, ask what’s next for France’s Front National and find out how Chinese news agency Xinhua’s new style guide is reflecting the country’s politics.

We discuss the consequences for the frontline in Syria as US president Donald Trump decides to end the CIA’s clandestine programme providing weapons to rebel groups. Plus: why is the UK threatening to return nuclear waste to the EU?