28 September 2016

We reflect on the life and death of former Israeli prime minister and president Shimon Peres and discuss the question of a European army. Plus: as the Dutch-led Joint Investigation Team prepares to release its first results…

27 September 2016

We ask whether the presidential debates could end Donald Trump’s hopes of winning the race to the White House and discuss Iceland’s concerns over Russian bombers in its airspace. Plus: why do some politicians in Barcelona…

27 September 2016

Andrew Tuck, Roger Boyes and Tom Rivers discuss the day’s top news stories, from the US presidential debate and peace in Colombia to the potential of an EU army and the prospect of Brexit.

27 September 2016

We outline the most significant moments of last night’s US presidential debate and discuss Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi’s push to keep his job. Plus: the Saudi movement that could put an end to the male-guardianship…

27 September 2016

We analyse last night’s US presidential debate, learn how the EU could improve its ties to Russia without dropping sanctions and hear what UK CEOs expect from the post-Brexit future.

26 September 2016

We assess the historic peace deal between Colombia’s government and the Farc rebels and ask why one of Europe’s most democratic nations has endorsed mass surveillance. Plus: India’s ambitious space project.

26 September 2016

Andrew Mueller, Isabel Hilton and James Boys discuss the day’s top news stories, from tonight’s US presidential debate and Russia’s role in the Syrian war to the situation in Calais and the Colombian Farc peace deal.

26 September 2016

We look to Colombia as the country signs a peace accord with Farc rebels. Meanwhile, we get a Chinese perspective on the US presidential elections and find out why the Swiss canton of Ticino has voted for tougher control…

26 September 2016

We look to Russia as the country faces accusations of war crimes in Syria. Meanwhile, Sweden decides to return permanent troops to the island of Gotland. Plus: Bosnia’s less successful train project.

25 September 2016

Dutch writer Herman Koch discusses darkness, comedy and his new book ‘Dear Mr M’, we speak to map experts Philip Curtis and Jakob Søndergård Pedersen about their new project ‘War Map: Pictorial Conflict Maps 1900-1950’ and…

24 September 2016

The immigration debate in the UK is, like in so many countries around the world, not known for its nuance. Charged with racism and the fear of ‘otherness’, it seems that a nation that was built on immigration should be…

24 September 2016

The best of the week on Monocle 24, compiled into one show.

23 September 2016

We ask whether presidential debates actually help to convince undecided voters and meet the man who translated conversations between President Nixon and Chairman Mao in 1972. Plus: take a tour of Washington’s Museum of…

23 September 2016

We discuss racial unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Brazil’s ongoing political crisis.

23 September 2016

At some stage in the near future China is likely to overtake the US as the world’s largest economy. The nations are clashing diplomatically too – over what the US sees as Chinese aggression in the South China Sea and what…