The US has removed Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism after 47 years. What will this actually mean in practice? Then: does the way political parties are funded affect democratic integrity? Plus: why is the Middle East investing in Europe’s leisure economy?

How brands can overcome prestige dilution and Monocle’s weekly quiz
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John Ratcliffe’s in-person Moscow meeting: could it have been an email?
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Oman and Pakistan are rewriting the rules of mediation – will this help or hinder a US-Iran deal?
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