The Globalist

Tira Schubert, space journalist with Royal Astronomical Society ties, previews Artemis II and recent Saturn findings. Jacob Parakelis, RAND defence researcher, explains how drones and interceptor systems link conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. Inzimam Rashid, Dubai-based Gulf correspondent, reports on strikes and regional fallout. Short takes touch on arts, education and social media rules from Fernando Pacheco, Noelle Salmi and Randy Mulianto.

Andrew Muller, witty news satirist; Alexei Korilov, Central Europe reporter; Yossi Mecklenburg, Middle East analyst; Ash Badwaj, aviation expert; Karsten Brzezki, European macro economist. They discuss how the Iran war could spike energy and food prices, ripple through European growth and fiscal choices, and force airlines to reroute, cut capacity and rethink connections. Art Basel in Hong Kong and cultural stories round out the conversation.

Tyler Brûlé, Monocle editorial director and design/travel commentator, highlights what makes top airports tick. Bruno Kaufmann, Swiss broadcaster and democracy reporter, breaks down Denmark’s coalition puzzles after the vote. Paul Walder, Europe correspondent, analyses G7 diplomacy, Rubio’s push on Iran and the strain on transatlantic ties.

Gabriel Lee, Monocle transport correspondent, gives an aviation roundup on airspace closures, GPS jamming and airline shifts. John Everard, former ambassador to Belarus and North Korea, explains Lukashenko’s Pyongyang trip and regional diplomacy. Hannah Lucinda-Smith, former Istanbul correspondent, unpacks Middle East diplomacy, mediation efforts and how regional players shape a possible diplomatic off-ramp.

Michael Booth, Copenhagen-based Monocle correspondent on Danish politics; Emmanuel Papavassiliou Menos, Greek journalist covering Mediterranean news; Ed Stocker, Monocle’s Europe editor in Milan on Italian politics; Paul Osborne, Melbourne reporter on Australian trade. They discuss the long road to the EU–Australia deal, its economic winners, strategic mineral and supply-chain aims, plus fallout from Italy’s referendum and Denmark’s snap vote.

Nimrod Goran, Israeli foreign-policy expert and founder of the Mitvim think tank, explains regional strategy and diplomatic options. Alexandre Couchner, Paris-based political analyst, reviews municipal results and what they signal for 2027. Latika Burke, travel and aviation writer, outlines long-haul fleet storage and aviation ripple effects. Xavier Padovani, hospitality director, talks about reviving cocktail culture and attracting younger patrons.

Lars Bavanger, Oslo correspondent covering royal affairs and energy markets. Andrew Muller, satirical commentator with sharp weekly takeaways. Gorana Gerjic, security correspondent reviewing international press. They discuss Trump pressing Japan to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic rituals and costs in the US–Japan alliance, renewed Gulf attacks and the munitions toll, plus reactions across Europe.

Zach Proctor, aviation reporter focused on airport innovation. Francis Collings, Paris-based foreign correspondent on European politics. Inzim Amr Rashid, Gulf correspondent tracking Strait of Hormuz dynamics. They discuss Iran’s hold on the Strait, escalating strikes in Lebanon, shifting Gulf state alignments, US-Israel coordination, and cutting-edge airport tech and biometrics.

David Phelan, Monocle tech correspondent, previews gadgets from luxury phones to smart glasses and Apple's MacBook Neo. Ruth Michelson, Middle East reporter in Istanbul, reviews Iran-related headlines and regional fallout. Chris Smith, Cambridge virologist, explains a UK meningitis surge and vaccine debates. Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian MP, outlines the new UK-Ukraine defence partnership and drone cooperation. Antonio Sampaio, Latin America security analyst, details Cuba's energy collapse and geopolitical stakes.

Leila Milana-Allen, Middle East correspondent reporting from Lebanon on the IDF ground offensive and its civilian toll. Anita Menderata, aviation expert on how regional conflict snarls global air routes and airline strategies. Ronan Lee, scholar of Myanmar on the junta’s reconvened parliament. Tira Shubat, space journalist on Artemis II and space quirks. Robin Brandt, former BBC correspondent offering headline commentary.