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“Energy security is now national security.” General Tom Middendorp on the risks and rewards of Europe’s defence strategy
The chair of a global network focusing on security and energy tells Monocle about the new threats posed by climate change and why Europe’s militaries should do more to address them.
After Venezuela, who’s next? Maduro’s capture revives Latin American fears of US intervention
After US forces captured Nicolás Maduro, members of the Venezuelan diaspora in Brazil gathered in central São Paulo to celebrate the downfall of a man widely seen as corrupt, brutal and dictatorial. The occasion…
Why I’m hopeful about the future of Europe’s energy transition
Over the past few decades, technological advancements have revolutionised the way we create and use electricity – and there’s even more progress on the horizon.
The Gulf’s best mediators are not immune to conflict – even with each other
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have presented themselves as the twin pillars of Gulf power for much of the past decade. Aligned on security, broadly synchronised on diplomacy and increasingly influential beyond the region,…
Last weekend’s events in Venezuela were a textbook US intervention. But how long can Trump stick to the script?
We've seen this all before, but is this president patient enough to stick to the playbook of interventionism seen in Panama and beyond?
The US has snatched Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela. What happens next?
After a daring raid under the cover of darkness saw US forces capture Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, what comes next for the South American nation?
What the Crans-Montana fire means for Switzerland, a country that prides itself on alpine life, hospitality and safety
Tyler Brûlé comments from St Moritz on the mood in Switzerland and reaction to the disaster from the press, public and presidency.
