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...

Singapore’s Temasek said to be considering investment in secretive start-up Magic Leap

Temasek Holdings, Singapore’s massively influential state-owned investment company, is weighing an investment into Florida-based start-up Magic Leap, according to a new report. Bloomberg, citing sources, said on Thursday that Temasek is considering taking part...

Asia’s opportunities outweigh risks from North Korea, says Japanese bank

There are plenty of business opportunities in Asia even though the region is home to what many consider to be the largest risk of the day: North Korea. That’s the sentiment of Daiwa Securities, according to Keiko Tashiro, the Japanese bank’s senior...