The Globalist

We discuss the latest on the battle for the White House as Donald Trump surges in key swing-state polls and Joe Biden grapples with inflation, as well as a looming impeachment investigation. Then: Moncole’s Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson, discusses the political fallout from Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida’s latest scandal. Plus: Vladimir Putin’s Year of the Family 2024 agenda, a flip through the papers and Andrew Mueller’s take on the news of the week.

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We discuss Ukraine’s EU membership bid as Hungary vows to stand firm against its accession. Plus: the latest on Vladimir Putin’s annual call-in, questions over Emmanuel Macron’s political future and Serbia’s messy election campaign. And: an interview with Bob van den Oord on the future of luxury travel and hospitality.  

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We examine Benjamin Netenyahu’s alleged scheme to bribe Hamas through Qatar Plus; Tim Bale explains how, in the UK, Tory factions are pulling the strings on Rwanda; Liz Cheney’s message to the GOP; and film critic Karen Krizanovich reveals how Japan is breathing life into the US box office.

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We examine Volodymyr Zelensky’s efforts to bolster unity amid a rift between the Ukrainian leader and his top general. Plus: pro-democracy activist Nathan Law unpacks Hong Kong’s “patriots only” elections, a flick through today’s papers and a look at Swarovski’s new flagship store on Fifth Avenue. 

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We get the latest on the war between Israel and Hamas, examine the results of Egypt’s presidential election and debate Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida’s uncertain political future. Plus: the dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over Essequibo, art news and a dispatch from the Monocle Christmas Market.

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Natasha Lindstaedt discusses divisions within Congress after Republican senators blocked billions in new funding for Ukraine. Plus: a flick through the latest issue of Monocle’s seasonal newspaper, ‘Alpino’, the latest TV and film news and a new ski season kicks off in Europe.

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We discuss the rise of Islamist extremism in the Sahel region of Africa and Christina Lamb examines widespread reports that rape was used as a tool of terror in the Hamas attacks. Plus: the latest from Cop 28, the future of luxury travel and Portugal unveils plans for a new Lisbon airport.

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As fighting in Gaza rages on, we examine Vladimir Putin’s trip to Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. Plus: Austria pushes to speed up EU accession talks with the Western Balkan and the latest theatre news.

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We report on how the Israel-Hamas war is altering the political landscape in France, impacting US military aid to Ukraine and threatening to draw in more actors amid increasing tensions in the Middle East. Plus: papers, the latest on the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Airlines deal and business news.

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A look at how the Cop 28 summit is going with Andrew Freedman, senior climate reporter at Axios. Plus: Venezuela’s referendum and a murder conspiracy in Delhi.

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