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Hi Intriguer. We’re all looking forward to the upcoming “New Year, New Me” content, but first, let’s enjoy these final days of 2023 with some last-minute gift suggestions for the upcoming holidays.
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Feeling stuck for present ideas? We’ve got you covered… and honestly, this was a welcome break from writing about geopolitics 😂 .
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P.S. All of these gift ideas came from Team Intrigue. We do not earn any commission through these links.
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– Team Intrigue
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🧑💼 For the Geopolitical Analyst in your life…
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A Magic 8 Ball, because how else will they predict the future?
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Every geopolitical analyst needs this slick leather-cased card set to look broody in their local coffee shop while playing solitaire.
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Bookends? Fancy door stoppers? We’ll do you one better: walnut dumbbells with gold trim.
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The geopolitical analyst in your life probably doesn’t have an assistant. Help them pretend they do with this wearable AI pin from Humane AI.
Your new best friend. Credit: Humane AI
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For long days spent at the desk, they’ll need an Ember heatable mug.
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Our resident DC-ites tell us that in-person events and business cards are going strong in the Capital – so be sure to take good notes and keep those connections with this Monocle Wallet Notebook.
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Think you’re smart? Try again: this do-it-yourself mystery book has only been solved by four people since 1934.
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Give the gift that keeps on giving with this book subscription (deliveries every two months, so it won’t feel like drinking from a firehose).
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How else can one plot out world domination other than with the ultimate board game of Risk?
🕵🏻♀️ For your favourite (aspiring) diplomat…
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Few trench coats are more iconic than the Burberry, perfect for staying undercover while in style.
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For freshening up after long nights of “information gathering”, check out this skin-boosting care kit.
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What could be more embarrassing than bad breath in an important meeting? Don’t get caught out; use a sleek Quip electric toothbrush instead.
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When thinking of nice pens, you probably think of a swanky Montblanc, but that’s hardly practical for the day-to-day. And no one does simple yet effective better than the Japanese, so check out these Muji pens.
James Bond Destinations Book. Credit: Assouline
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Organising your suitcase for a long trip away from home is never fun, but these Intrigue-verified packing cubes will make it a little easier.
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Cash, passports, documents – keep it all together with this neat multi-zip from Smythson.
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We all gawk over the stunning destinations James Bond gets to visit on “work trips”. Live vicariously from within your office cubicle with this new coffee table book.
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Need to keep your investigative skills sharp over the holiday break? The Mole card game fits the bill perfectly!
🤓 For someone on their way to one of the above-mentioned careers… aka the International Relations student:
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We all need our caffeine fix, and students probably a bit more than others. Keep the student in your life going with a Club Pret subscription.
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White sneakers are today’s everything shoe, from city trekking to parties. Get these Autry kicks to elevate the look.
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Who doesn’t love a thrilling board game and a quiet night in (every now and again that is…)? We just added this Corridors of Power game to our cart, and so should you.
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Will they remember to use that umbrella? Of course not. So try giving them this waxed baseball cap instead.
For long nights at the library, or blocking out a snoring roommate. Credit: Apple
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We’ve all been known to leave our backpacks behind… make sure that student in your life can get it back again with Apple Air Tags.
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And keeping with the Apple trend, all the cool kids are wearing these over-ear Apple headphones.
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Long nights reading endless PDFs on computer screens calls for a little eye protection, which these blue light glasses can help deliver.
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Is someone in your life an avid reader looking for the ultimate personal library flex? Help them get there with this personalised book embosser.
➕ And finally, these excellent magazine subscriptions that will work for anyone!
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We do hope you enjoy this change from our regular programming, and encourage you to share with friends, colleagues, or your mom if you want good pressies this year!