The Globalist Podcast (December 27, 2023) – In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson.
Tag Archives: Israel
The New York Times — Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023
As World’s Gaze Shifts to Gaza, Israel’s Psyche Remains Defined by Oct. 7 Attack

Hamas’s brutal raid and taking of hostages has left Israelis deeply traumatized and is expected to reshape the country for years to come.
Chaos, Fury, Mistakes: 600 Days Inside New York’s Migrant Crisis

More than 150,000 people have arrived in less than two years, throwing the city into crisis. Missed opportunities made things even harder.
A New Tax on Imports and a Split From China: Trump’s 2025 Trade Agenda
Donald J. Trump plans to sharply expand his use of tariffs if he returns to power, risking disruption to the economy in an attempt to transform it.
A Natural Gas Project Is Biden’s Next Big Climate Test
A proposed export terminal on the Louisiana coast highlights the tension between economic growth, geopolitics and the environment.
The Year In Review: Music, Film And Fashion In 2023
The New York Times — Tuesday, December 26, 2023
China Quietly Rebuilds Secretive Base for Nuclear Tests

Beijing is investing heavily in the modernization of Lop Nur, a sprawling military site where it long detonated atom bombs and thermonuclear warheads.
A White Christmas in New York City (if You Squint a Little)

It has not snowed in New York in a very long time. But onstage at Lincoln Center, inside a shop display, and in a busker’s saxophone, there are flakes to be found.
In Campus Protests Over Gaza, Echoes of Outcry Over Vietnam
The war in Vietnam ignited a protest movement that helped define a generation. Is the war between Israel and Hamas doing the same thing?
Netanyahu Visits Gaza as Palestinians Mourn an Attack That Officials Say Killed Dozens
The Gazan Health Ministry blamed Israeli airstrikes for the deaths, and Israel’s military said it was reviewing the episode.
Christmas Day Morning: A 2023 Review From London
The New York Times — Monday, December 25, 2023
Hoping for Peace With Houthis, Saudis Keep Low Profile in Red Sea Conflict
Riyadh is seeking to avoid getting dragged back into a bloody clash with the Yemeni militia, which has sowed chaos by attacking shipping and firing missiles at Israel.
America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking

Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.
Christmas Comes Early in Ukraine, but Not a Moment Too Soon

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church formally changed the date for celebrating to Dec. 25, departing from the Russian tradition of celebrating on Jan. 7, according to the Julian calendar.
What Went Wrong for Ron DeSantis in 2023
The Florida governor entered the year flush with cash and momentum. In the months since, internal chaos and Donald Trump’s indictments have sapped even his most avid supporters.
Apple’s Newest Headache: An App That Upended Its Control Over Messaging
Beeper Mini, which offers iPhone messaging on Android phones, has grown fast and its duel with the tech giant has gotten the attention of antitrust regulators.
The New York Times — Sunday, December 24, 2023
Putin Quietly Signals He Is Open to a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Despite its bravado in public, the Kremlin has indicated its interest in striking a deal to halt the war — so long as it could still declare victory.
Ghosts on the Glacier
Decades after the unexplained deaths of two American climbers in Argentina, a camera belonging to one of them was found in the snow. The film held astonishing images, but the mystery endures.
‘God Is Under the Rubble in Gaza’: Bethlehem’s Subdued Christmas
The war in Gaza has prompted the city, traditionally seen as the birthplace of Jesus, to tone down its Christmas celebrations.
2023 in Photos: A Weary World
Photographers captured historic moments of war, grief and wonder that defined the year.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday, December 23, 2023: Join Simon Brooke and Georgina Godwin as they take a look through the news and culture this festive season.
Plus, discover the stories behind New York’s Rockefeller’s Christmas tree and Quebec City’s Christmas mascot.
The New York Times — Saturday, Dec 23, 2023
U.N. Passes Resolution on Gaza Aid but Does Not Call for ‘Suspension of Hostilities’

After a week of heated negotiations, the U.N. Security Council approved a measure that called on Israel and Hamas to pause the fighting to allow for the delivery of more humanitarian aid.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case on Trump’s Immunity Defense for Now

The case will instead first be heard by a federal appeals court, which has put it on a fast track, scheduling arguments for Jan. 9.
Hunter Biden Text Cited in Impeachment Inquiry Is Not What G.O.P. Suggests
A 2019 message from the president’s son alluded to giving his father half his salary. The back story offers unflattering insights into the Biden family but does not support assertions of corruption.
A World Leader on Ukraine, the U.S. Is Now Isolated Over Gaza
The United States finds itself in a defensive crouch and at odds with even staunch allies like France, Canada, Australia and Japan.