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The Foreign Desk
Monocle’s global-affairs show with Andrew Mueller. Expert guests, in-depth analysis, and sharp commentary on major geopolitical issues.
Latest Episodes
What do Russians really think of Putin?
How many Russians support President Putin’s worldview? Does real opposition exist? Leading dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza outlines how Russia and the West must prepare for the post-Putin era, and why those efforts must begin now.
Explainer 495: What’s the deal with the Ukraine peace deal?
Does Ukraine stand to gain anything from the US-brokered peace deal? And does Russia even want the war to end?
Stranger than fiction?
Many politicians and diplomats serve during incidents that feel stranger than fiction. Veep writer David Quantick and former UK ambassador John Everard discuss how entertainment and politics interact.
Explainer 494: The bright side of Ukraine’s corruption scandal
It has been a tough week for Zelensky’s government. But is there a bright side to the corruption scandal gripping Ukraine? Andrew Mueller explains.
How the Arctic is hotting up
As the ice recedes, geopolitical tensions are emerging among arctic nations – not to mention China and the US. What are the stakes? And how can this region be better defended?
Explainer 493: Trump vs the BBC
The BBC is the latest media outlet to find itself at the mercy of Trump’s legal team. Does this spell the end of the embattled British institution? Or just another passing feud for the litigious president?
Are the world’s Gen Z protests different?
Young people across the world are taking to the streets, setting fire to parliaments and toppling governments. But why now? And are these activists any different to previous generations?
Explainer 492: Why is Nigeria the US military’s latest target?
After threatening Venezuela with military intervention last week, President Trump has now shifted his focus to Nigeria. But why?
Is Milei’s chainsaw cutting through?
Argentina’s mid-terms surprised everyone, as president Javier Milei’s party doubled its parliamentary seats. Have Argentinians bought into his radical economic programme? Or will the pain and populism prove too much?
Explainer 491: Trump’s third term?
US presidents are, as we know, two-term limited. But will that stop Trump? Andrew Mueller lays out the possible paths to re-re-election.
