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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

In the Room: September 11 attacks
#506 09 Sep 2023

In the Room: September 11 attacks

In part one of our special ‘In the Room’ series, we look back on the chilling moments that followed the September 11 terror attacks, meeting top aides who were rushed onto Air Force One…

The future of Syria
#505 02 Sep 2023

The future of Syria

A wave of protests across government-controlled areas of Syria gathered momentum this week, with demonstrators demanding regime change. Is a future without Bashar al-Assad still possible for Syria? Andrew Mueller speaks to Leila Molana-Allen,…

With Cod on Our Side
#504 26 Aug 2023

With Cod on Our Side

The global fishing industry has found itself at the heart of major debates and conflicts. In this special episode we explore the curious power of fish in politics. What makes these aquatic animals so…

Zimbabwe’s high-stakes election
#503 19 Aug 2023

Zimbabwe’s high-stakes election

Zimbabweans will head to the polls next week to elect their country’s leader amid economic turmoil and vote-rigging fears. What is at stake? Andrew Mueller speaks to Hopewell Chin’ono, Fadzayi Mahere, Robert Chapman and…

Europe swings east
#502 12 Aug 2023

Europe swings east

The war in Ukraine has shifted Europe’s centre of gravity eastward. As Poland and Ukraine rapidly expand their militaries, the two countries have positioned themselves as vanguards of Western defence. Is a new balance…

David H Petraeus
#500 29 Jul 2023

David H Petraeus

In this special episode, Andrew Mueller sits down with former CIA director David H Petraeus to discuss the Wagner mutiny and western support for the war in Ukraine. 

What’s next for Nato?
#499 22 Jul 2023

What’s next for Nato?

In this episode recorded at the Nato summit in Vilnius, we examine the high-priority issues dominating the in-trays of foreign and defence ministers. Andrew Mueller speaks to the ministers of foreign affairs of Finland,…

Nato’s Ukraine dilemma
#498 15 Jul 2023

Nato’s Ukraine dilemma

In this special episode, the team travels to Vilnius for a historic Nato summit. What’s in store for the alliance and when will Ukraine be joining? Andrew Mueller speaks to the prime minister of…

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