Martell is positioning cognac as more than a digestif or cocktail ingredient in Asia, highlighting food pairing, shared meals and local culinary traditions as opportunities […]
Macron, von der Leyen call for stronger European space sector amid rising security concerns
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed their commitment to space at a major summit co-hosted by France and […]
The Weight of Angels by John Boyne review – what if Oscar Wilde had lived?
The great Irish writer died, a broken man, at only 46. Imagining a second act for him is a great idea – but the results […]
A Hard Look at Libertarianism
In 2017, Duke historian Nancy MacLean’s Democracy in Chains argued that the libertarian movement had helped make overt racism in American politics mainstream and undermined […]
Headwaters: October 5–11, 2026
The weekly roundup of what we’ve done at Liberal Currents includes sharp reviews of the new books by Francis Fukuyama and Sarah Longwell. Articles: “Fukuyama’s […]
Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other […]
At least 139 people dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Fifteen children are among the dead, with 82 people, all Ethiopians, having survived while another 84 people are still missing…See More
I Carry the Key to My Destroyed Home in Gaza to Keep Alive My Dream of Returning
On the night of March 18, 2025, while we were observing Ramadan, my family and I woke to the sound of very loud explosions, one […]
Outside Groups Have Spent Nearly $2 Billion on Campaigns This Election Cycle
Outside groups have poured nearly $2 billion into this election cycle with weeks of spending still to come, and a small cluster of groups is […]