Andrew Mueller
Defence
South Korean fighter jets, a defence show in Baghdad and the problem with EU flag waving.
The Opener
Stories that have piqued our interest, from spy balloons to rock’n’roll currency.
Up in arms
Andrew Mueller surveys the military hardware that will reshape modern warfare in the years to come.
Affairs
A diplomatic spat in the Gulf and why tinned meat has boosted the reputation of the US.
The Opener
Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.
Do cultural boycotts work?
In the midst of occupation, is it effective to ban a nation's ballet, artistic output from an institution's syllabi or musicians from playing? As Russia's war continues, we consider the efficacy of cultural boycotts.
The Opener
Deceptive dinosaurs and desperate Australian estate agents. Plus: why some of Jair Bolsonaro’s fans are appealing to a higher authority.
Affairs
Andrew Mueller surveys the military hardware that will reshape modern warfare in the years to come.
Looking forwards
Predicting the future is tricky, yet past experiences and current concerns offer clues. Five thinkers explore what's next in urbanism, cultural controversies, geopolitics and more, imagining new futures based on today's world.
