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The “special” relationship strikes back as Trump announces US-UK trade deal
UK prime minister Keir Starmer and US president Donald Trump have announced a “breakthrough” trade deal, the first since the latter leader triggered a global trade war.
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Sniffing out trouble: Why canines are still top dogs for airport security
Monocle visits the headquarters of the TSA’s Canine Training Center to learn more about the rigorous training of US airport sniffer dogs.
The effort to rebuild Syria: Life after the fall of the Assad regime
Just months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria is rebuilding both its institutions and its battered cities. We visit Damascus to hear how the nation is shaping up from those who are there.
Interview: Marko Djuric is the diplomat who could bring unity to the Balkans
Serbia’s foreign minister, Marko Djuric, on why a brighter future for the region first requires its nations to overcome past grievances.
Greece is taking a leading role in European defence. What’s next?
Greece’s €28bn military modernisation signals a shift toward prioritising the security landscape.
Up in the air: India’s fighter-jet conundrum
New Delhi must choose between Washington and Moscow when it comes to its next generation of fighter jets.
Context matters. How has journalism helped us to understand South Korea’s martial law?
Lee Joo-Hee, managing director of ‘The Korea Herald’, on the importance of journalism in understanding the aftermath of the country’s army rule.
Outside perspective: What do windows say about our cities?
Author and academic Peter Davidson on how the glow of windows at dusk can reflect a place’s psyche and tell stories about the people within.
What can the Munich Security Conference tell us about the new world order?
After the US vice-president JD Vance’s assault on European values at MSC, politicians and business folk are scrambling to reimagine Western co-operation.
Five key takeaways from the World Governments Summit
Dubai’s World Governments Summit brings together policymakers and experts to discuss issues from technology to economics. Here are some of the leaders setting this year’s agenda.
