Monocle 24: The Globalist Monocle

We discuss whether Omicron will exacerbate global vaccine inequality and the controversy surrounding a presidential contender in the Philippines. Plus: why are Japanese workers dreading the office Christmas party?

We assess former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s warning to China over its threats to Taiwan and hear more about this year’s Turner prize winner. Plus: we’re live at Slush in Helsinki.

We discuss the Nato meeting in Riga as Latvia calls for help to deter the Russian threat and Éric Zemmour’s declaration of his candidacy for next year’s French presidential election. Plus: The 'ArtReview' Power 100 list is announced.

We get the latest on the global reaction to the Omicron variant and discuss the growing unrest over the economic situation in Lebanon. Plus: the latest aviation news and a record-breaking week in the entertainment industry.

We explore the threat posed by the new coronavirus variant, and the tense border situation between Ukraine and Russia. Plus: the latest in art news, including a look at this year’s Turner prize shortlist.

We explore Russia and China’s strengthening alliance, and look into France and Italy’s new Quirinale Treaty. Plus: on Black Friday, we ask what the future holds for the annual shopping bonanza.