, Columnist
Where Did All the Oligarchs’ Superyachts Go?
A soft power tries to be less of a soft touch.
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Tourism in wartime has created a new kind of beach activity — tracking superyachts linked to Russian wealth.
These temples of conspicuous consumption, which got a huge boost in orders during the pandemic, are symbols of the new geopolitical order dominating soft-power travel hot spots like the French Riviera.