The Globalist

We learn how the UK’s EU counterparts view its Brexit negotiation strategy, get the latest on the strained diplomatic relations between China, North Korea and Malaysia, and reflect on yesterday's parliamentary debate about Donald Trump's forthcoming state visit.

Has Donald Trump's first month in office been as chaotic as it has often appeared? We also discuss the Iraqi army’s major offensive to retake western Mosul and review the European front pages.

We analyse US-Russian relations regarding Ukraine, learn why Ecuador’s election could be affected by Spain and find out what futurologists are trying to forecast with their predictions.

We discuss Justin Trudeau’s approach to trade as he makes his way to Germany and ask whether Russia’s media is approaching the Michael Flynn affair in the same way as its western counterparts. Plus: why is China building the world’s largest amphibious aircraft?

We discuss the future of Nato as new US secretary of defence James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis prepares to meet his European counterparts in Brussels. Plus: why some Kurdish groups are pivoting towards Moscow and why Serbia might be set for a snap election.

We ask what options Benjamin Netanyahu has in the run-up to his meeting with Donald Trump, learn why Romania is still protesting against its government and discuss the issues faced by EU nationals living in different countries post-Brexit.

As Justin Trudeau heads to Washington for his first personal meeting with Donald Trump, we ask whether such different leaders can find common ground. Plus: we examine Marine Le Pen’s rebranding, look at the challenges of futurology and find out how Chinese animated films are getting their mojo back.

We discuss Donald Trump's relationship with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and wonder where Brexit will leave Gibraltar. Plus: a preview of Markus Hippi's interview with one of the world's best-known chefs, Jamie Oliver.

Has Vladimir Putin barred the country’s most popular opposition leader from standing in next year's presidential election? We also discuss the political situation in Somalia and shed some light on London’s gas-powered lamps, some of which are more than 200 years old.

Could the protests in Romania force the country's government from power? We also profile the right-wing Australian senator who has decried the country’s two-party system. Plus: why is Taiwan building dozens of supersonic trainer jets?

We unpack the meeting between British prime minister Theresa May and her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and, as Nato starts training soldiers in Iraq, we assess the organisation's role in the fight against Isis. Plus: Bolivia's new museum honouring President Morales.

Will Donald Trump’s battle with the judiciary spell the end for his presidency? We discuss whether we should fear the growth of Russian influence in North Africa. And Monocle’s Henry Rees-Sheridan and Markus Hippi discuss Scandinavian design.

As Donald Trump positions Islam as America’s enemy we look at how the term “gaslighting” has entered the political vernacular. Plus: Milan’s new post-Brexit business task force, Fox News celebrates 15 years at number one and the highlights of the Rotterdam Film Festival.

With the British prime minister’s white paper on Brexit due today we cross to Brussels to ask if Europe is ready. Plus: Sweden boosts its defence along the Baltic coast and we ask why Romanians are protesting a change in corruption laws and what to do when your luxury Austrian ski resort’s room locking system is overtaken by hackers.

We ask how European leaders should deal with Donald Trump after the president of the European Council’s warning over ‘worrying declarations’. Plus: the economic outlook for Italy and how US-Russian relations are affecting Ukraine.