We explore the fallout from Switzerland’s referendum on neutrality. Plus: Pakistan and Turkey mull backing Saudi Arabia. Then: our fragrance series and a visit to the world’s sauna capital.

We explore the fallout from Switzerland&rsquo;s referendum on neutrality. Plus: Pakistan and Turkey mull backing Saudi Arabia. Then: our fragrance series and a visit to the world&rsquo;s sauna capital.

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. 

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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How neutral should Switzerland be in Russia’s war with Ukraine?

As protests rock Europe and beyond, we explore where they might head next. Then: will the Israeli elections have any upsides for Palestine? Plus: Alberta’s referendum, ‘The National’ meets Monocle and Italy’s Utopian Hours. 

As protests rock Europe and beyond, we explore where they might head next. Then: will the Israeli elections have any upsides for Palestine? Plus: Alberta&rsquo;s referendum, &lsquo;The National&rsquo; meets Monocle and Italy&rsquo;s Utopian Hours.&nbsp;

Why are student protests spreading across the globe and how should governments respond? 

How could this month's Israeli elections affect international relations worldwide? Then: What does Africa stand to from the rise of EV motorbikes? Plus: Utopian Hours in Italy and Why architecture founder Kulapat Yantrasast.

How could this month's Israeli elections affect international relations worldwide? Then: What does Africa stand to from the rise of EV motorbikes? Plus: Utopian Hours in Italy and Why architecture founder Kulapat Yantrasast.

Will Israel’s upcoming elections have global consequences? 

Hungary revives a newspaper as Turkey cracks down on opposition TV. What’s next for press freedom? Plus: the IMF meets in Bangkok and Lufthansa wins the race for a stake in TAP

Hungary revives a newspaper as Turkey cracks down on opposition TV. What&rsquo;s next for press freedom? Plus: the IMF meets in Bangkok and Lufthansa wins the race for a stake in TAP

How neutral should Switzerland be in Russia’s war with Ukraine?

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