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Why the Epstein files could spell the beginning of the end for Maga and Trump
The release of the Epstein files might not be the end for Trump or even the beginning of the end but, just maybe, the end of the beginning.
It’s high time to hoist new standards for flag-bearing as expressions of unity, not division
Flags are open to many meanings – let’s not allow small-minded flappers to get in the way.
Monocle’s 2025 Soft Power Survey – who is quietly gaining or losing influence in a multipolar world
Which country’s cultural influence grew and whose slumped in the past 12 months? We take a look at six nations.
Is Beirut back from the brink? Despite challenges for the Lebanese government, the city is getting its buzz back
A new government is offering the long-beleaguered city a welcome opportunity for renewal.
Inside Hanaholmen, the secretive Nordic retreat where diplomats shape Europe’s future
On a small island off Helsinki is an institution where key political figures from Finland and Sweden meet to discuss geopolitical issues, in a space away from the pressurised corridors of power.
Can tax breaks create a baby boom? Athens hopes so
Declining birthrates and an exodus of young people have resulted in a hollowing out of Greek family life. Now the government is stepping in to encourage people to have children.
