Egyptian investor in North Korea says it’s best not to threat or you could look stupid

The war of words between North Korea and the United States could make them look “stupid,” Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris told CNBC exclusively on Thursday. Sawiris, who owns a telecom company in North Korea, told CNBC that wars are not won with...

War games show assertive Russia could spark misunderstandings, says NATO chief

As Russian troops take part in what may be the largest military exercise since the Cold War, NATO has called on Moscow to be more “transparent” about its exercises. The Zapad 2017 military exercise is held on the border with Poland, Lithuania and Belarus....

Out of the Wreckage by George Monbiot review – the thrill and danger of a new left politics

That which is dangerous can also be thrilling. Many liberal democracies are engaged in something dangerous, as questions of identity, community and nationhood are being asked with a fresh urgency, with some of the answers turning out to be deeply disturbing. But is...