The heart of the deal: Zelensky in Washington 

Mary Fitzgerald, Monocle's North Africa correspondent, discusses the tense France-Algeria migration relationship, revealing deep historical roots. Alexis Self, Monocle's foreign editor, sheds light on the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Panama Canal. Garana Gergich, Monocle's security correspondent, provides keen insights into the shifting political landscape in Austria after a coalition deal. There’s also a fascinating look at Japan's innovative cargo-only bullet train and a humorous critique of the week's political absurdities.