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August 12 Why has the US asked Ukraine to curb strikes on Russia?
Ukraine halts strikes on Russia’s tankers as per JD Vance’s request. Then: Donald Trump’s catering van controversy, French journalists go to war with AI and we get down to “Swissness”.
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37 min
August 11 The ‘Ice Silk Road’: China’s new shipping route
Sea Legend shipping company is launching the first regular container service along Russia’s northern Arctic coast. Then: the World Bank helps Lebanon with its digital transformation. And: France says ‘non’ to unsolicited telemarketing calls.
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36 min
August 10 Is the Iran war exposing the limits of US dominance in the Middle East?
Rejected by Israel and left out by Oman: is Donald Trump losing influence in the Middle East? Then: plans to change the French parliament spark outrage. And: would you wear air-conditioned clothing?
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39 min
August 07 How big of a deal is the Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defence deal?
We examine the significance for the region and the world at the announcement of a new Middle East security deal. Then: our weekly quiz, chairs to make the neighbours jealous and ‘What We Learned’.
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44 min
August 06 Are the FBI, the FSB and China’s Ministry of Public Security now all on the same side?
Russia, China and the US are teaming up for global law enforcement. Then: the left’s media machine, London’s pigeon war and we settle the debate over packing light versus packing heavy once and for all.
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35 min
August 05 What lessons is the European centre-left taking from the Michigan Senate primary?
As the Democratic Party redefines itself, Tira Shubart and Phil Tinline explore what lessons European centre-left parties are taking from the US. Plus: who is responsible for protecting the lunar environment?
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40 min
August 04 How will Taiwan respond to limited internet connectivity as it begins its annual defence drills?
As Taiwan tests how the public responds to limited internet connectivity, Mark Leonard and Aliona Hlivco look into how to prepare a society to function when it’s suddenly offline. Plus: Brazilian designer Duda Lopes.
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42 min
August 03 How Oman has turned mediation into part of its foreign-policy identity
Iran’s foreign ministry is discussing a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman. Julie Norman and Mark Earls explore Oman’s soft-power influence. Plus: what makes residents spend a weekend in their own city?
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41 min
July 31 Packing up the car for your summer holidays? Here’s the Monocle guide to sunny road trips
Our weekly quiz dives into Anthony Fauci’s diary and public nuisances in Singapore. Then: as Europeans drive off on their holidays, our Monocle contributors give you their recommendations for the best food, tunes and etiquette while on the road.
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43 min
July 30 Iceland’s EU referendum and our shortcuts to a happier summer
Inga Thordar and Alexander Görlach on Iceland’s looming EU referendum and why the organisation is popular again. Plus: an aerial-firefighting CEO and shortcuts to a happier summer from our ‘Med, Mountains & More’ newspaper.

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35 min

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