The Globalist

We ask why relations between the West and Russia are at their most strained for decades, get the latest on terror raids in Germany and pick apart the politics behind the debate over London’s contentious new airport runway.

We ask what the impasse over the free trade agreement with Canada says about the state of the EU. Meanwhile, as South Korea considers abandoning its one-term limit for presidents, we ask what the optimal length of service is for a world leader. Plus: a look ahead to today’s decision on whether or not to boost the capacity of one of London’s airports.

As Spain’s King Felipe hosts a final series of talks in the hopes of forming a government, we’ll discuss the chances of a third election happening. Plus: latest headlines from Tokyo, business news from Egypt and a report from our team at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

We examine the first EU leaders summit attended by the UK's new prime minister Theresa May, discuss the situation in Ethiopia as a state of emergency is declared and hear about the fleet of Russian warships heading towards the Mediterranean.

We analyse the final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, hear why Hong Kong's Legislative Council has seen both verbal and physical disagreements unfold this week and get the latest from the Monocle team at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

As world leaders meet to discuss Ukraine, we ask whether its peace plan is on track. Plus: we consider whether driving jihadis out of Mosul will increase the threat of violence in the West and check in with the Monocle team at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

We assess the damage being done to the US electoral system by Donald Trump's claims of rigged results. Plus: the common ground shared by Matteo Renzi and Barack Obama as the US president hosts his Italian counterpart and why this week's election in Montenegro has unsettled the nation's global outlook.

We ask what US and European foreign ministers brought to the table at weekend talks regarding Syria in Lausanne and London, hear how the US election will shape global security and learn how to forecast the weather, Australian style.

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-serving monarch, has died aged 88, bringing a rule of 70 years to an end. Professor Tim Forsyth from LSE and our Bangkok correspondent Gwen Robinson look back at his life – and ahead to the future of Thailand without him.

As the UK government tries to work out what Brexit actually means, we ask an expert on EU law and citizenship what the British people are likely to lose. Meanwhile, we look to Africa as the Republic of Burundi declares its intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. Plus: the latest from Japan’s International Aerospace Exhibition.

As Spain celebrates its national day, we assess what a year without a government has meant for the separatist movement in Catalonia. Plus: Australia's ongoing argument about same-sex marriage and Andrew Mueller offers his take on the art of lyrical satire.

As Russia blocks a UN Security Council bid to end the bombing of Aleppo, French president François Hollande looks to cancel a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, as Hillary Clinton takes the higher ground, we ask whether that leaves her high and dry with voters. Plus: Turner Prize-nominated duo Langlands and Bell.

We examine who came out on top in round two of the US presidential debates, hear how you rebuild your career when you’re a Syrian refugee and examine Italy's upcoming referendum. Plus: what future for the political pundit?

We assess the xenophobic rhetoric coming out of UK politics, learn how Greece is looking to culture to help heal its economic rifts and get the business news from Oslo.

We find out why mass protests in Poland have provoked a policy U-turn from the nation’s right-leaning government and assess the relationship between China, Hong Kong and Thailand following the detainment of activist Joshua Wong. Plus: we learn why culture is still thriving in Greece amid the country’s economic challenges.