Should Iceland get closer to the EU? We analyse what’s at stake in Saturday’s referendum and what it means for sovereignty and security in the North Atlantic.

Should Iceland get closer to the EU? We analyse what&rsquo;s at stake in Saturday&rsquo;s referendum and what it means for sovereignty and security in the North Atlantic.

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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What does Iceland’s EU vote mean for its sovereignty? 

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The race to protect Europe’s airports from drones

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The US slaps harsh new sanctions on Iran as Pakistan tries to kickstart peace talks. Then: Andy Burnham&rsquo;s first overseas visit as prime minister to Ukraine. And: Canadian news and a preview of Konfekt&rsquo;s new book.

Operation Economic Outcast: Washington’s tough new sanctions on Iran

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What does Iceland’s EU vote mean for its sovereignty?

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