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Jan 5, 2025 Tyler Brûlé, Editorial director of Monocle from St Moritz, joins Simon Brook, Stephen DL, and Mary Fitzgerald, Monocle's North Africa correspondent from Marseille. They delve into Britain's defense issues, contrasting intimate New Year celebrations with grand Parisian festivities. A lively debate emerges around the significance of Alexei Navalny's memoir and NATO's strategic shifts amidst rising tensions with Russia and China. Mary shares her winter swimming experiences, illuminating cultural perceptions and the invigorating joys of cold immersion.
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Quiet Celebrations
- Emma Nelson, Stephen Diel, and Simon Brook all admitted to having quiet New Year's Eves.
- Brook hasn't celebrated New Year's Eve out since the millennium due to a bad experience.
New Year's Eve in St. Moritz
- Tyler Brulé enjoyed New Year's Eve at home in St. Moritz with family, caviar, and crab.
- He watched European New Year's Eve broadcasts as a "soft power broadcasting exercise."
Firework Restrictions
- Tyler Brulé observed increased firework restrictions in St. Moritz due to concerns over misuse as weapons.
- He noted some families still put on displays, defying the restrictions.