The Globalist

As Donald Tump signals that the US could withdraw from a Cold War-era nuclear weapons treaty with Russia, we look at the growing nuclear threat around the globe. Plus: the results of Sydney’s pivotal by-election, Taiwanese independence and Bob Geldof on the People's Vote march.

How much influence does Italy have on the future of Europe? We also discuss how a by-election in Sydney could change the course of Australian politics, get the latest on Brexit and look at how Japan secures its buildings against the dangers of earthquakes.

We analyse the increasing diplomatic tension between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the US following the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi. Plus: we assess whether Zimbabwe can reboot its economy and hear from the director of hit film ‘Mandy’.

We look at why South and North Korea are opening up more channels and dialogue – and how that affects the North's relationship with the US. Plus: Emmanual Macron’s long-awaited ministerial shake-up and the winner of this year’s Man Booker prize.

We look at how Brexit is affecting Irish politics, speak with former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi, learn why climate change could influence the price of beer and hear about China’s interests in the Balkans.

We unpack the results of the state election in Bavaria: is this the end of Angela Merkel? Plus: the Pope’s proposed visit to North Korea, how Albania could save its (and Nato’s) military reputation and we're in Cannes as the world’s TV giants get together at Mipcom.

We discuss the growing economic woes seen around the world as a result of Washington’s trade war with Beijing and look at the sustainable design of Bloomberg’s London HQ, winner of this year’s Riba Stirling prize in architecture. Plus: why does Spain have such a troubled relationship with its national symbols?

As Emmanuel Macron delays a cabinet reshuffle, we ask whether the man blazing a trail abroad is in deep trouble back at home. Plus: how Donald Trump factors into Japan and Australia's vow to keep the pressure up on North Korea.

We discuss the disappearance of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, learn why Australia is telling new arrivals to settle away from its major cities and look at the history – and future – of long-haul flying.

We discuss an important week for the Council of Europe, look at the continuing trade war between the US and China, and analyse journalists’ safety in the EU.

Will Brazil elect a far-right politician as its president? We also discuss the disappearance of ‘Washington Post' writer Jamal Khashoggi, what impact Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment will have on the US midterms and whether a new font could help students with their exams.

We look ahead to this weekend’s elections in Brazil and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Plus: what does the future hold for Belarus? And we learn why Bavaria could be launching its own space programme.

We discuss Germany and Israel’s relationship as Angela Merkel pays a visit. Plus: we take a look at whether the Romanian government is on a collision course with the EU and find out why senator Jeff Flake has become so influential in Washington in recent weeks.

We look at Saudi Arabia’s long-term prospects regarding the war in Yemen, look at the continuing political stand-off between Catalonia and the Spanish government, and talk architecture and urbanism with specialist Peter Culley.

We analyse the European view of the UK’s continuing Brexit debacle, look at whether Russia could benefit from Macedonia's isolation from the EU and Nato, and get a Washington insider's view of the Brett Kavanaugh hearings.