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Another coup in Thailand?

You’re chatting away on the phone after a crappy few weeks at work: yep, Jenny from accounts is at it again, and don’t even get us started on Barry from marketing. So you vent, throw a little shade, maybe sprinkle in some spice — it’s a private call. You do you, right? Wrong.  Thailand’s prime […]

What’s in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill?

As DC slogs through the dog days of summer, we’re hearing foreign diplomats are still glued to the news on President Trump’s 940-page Big, Beautiful Bill now in the Senate.  But stifle that yawn, dear Intriguer. Here’s why the embassies are firing off those cables: Sure, capitals are interested in the big picture (what kind […]

The Americas 1 July, 2025
Labubu, geopolitics and culture

It’s time to take a quick break from all the trade wars and actual wars, and go back in time to pitch you a few quirky business ideas. But they all lean into culture, so bring your thick-rimmed glasses, turtle-neck, and beret, okay? As for the first pitch, we’re taking you to… Hear us out. […]

Geopolitics 30 June, 2025
New York City’s election is global

Millions of New Yorkers head to the polls today (Tuesday) for Democratic primaries that’ll shape who ends up helming America’s biggest city and the world’s financial capital. The frontrunners include…  Given the city’s heavily Democratic vibes, today’s primary winner typically goes on to beat the Republican nominee to become New York’s next mayor. But… why […]

The Americas 24 June, 2025