The Briefing Netanyahu and Vance’s meeting and a preview of Art Basel Paris
Oct 22, 2025
Sophie Monaghan-Coombs, the Associate Editor for Culture at Monocle, shares her expert insights from Art Basel Paris. She discusses the event's unique atmosphere at the Grand Palais and highlights standout works from renowned artists like Laura Owens and Peter Saul. Sophie also details exciting satellite exhibitions and museum shows, including Bridget Riley at Musée d'Orsay. Additionally, she explores the significance of Grace Wales Bonner's recent appointment at Hermès and the cultural impact of this collaboration.
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US Engagement As A Crucial Bridge
- JD Vance's visit signals continued Trump administration engagement to keep the Gaza ceasefire and push reconstruction plans.
- The deal's success depends on details like Hamas disarmament and regional actors providing concrete security and rebuilding plans.
Ceasefire Fragility And Missing Details
- The ceasefire's durability hinges on complex, unresolved details, especially Hamas's disarmament timetable.
- Early flare-ups already show how fragile the pause is and how quickly violence can resume.
Mobilize Regional Partners Quickly
- Regional states must craft clear security and reconstruction plans to make phase two viable.
- The U.S. should coordinate Gulf states, Turkey and Egypt to deliver concrete commitments quickly.