Author and commentator David Marsh on whether France and Germany can still be the engine of Europe. Plus: Monocle’s editors discuss the new December/January issue, which is out today. And: this week’s episode of ‘The Global Countdown’.

Will Donald Trump’s Republican party purges cost him in the midterms?
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Nato under strain as members seek clarity on US plans to withdraw troops
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Vladimir Putin heads to Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart
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