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
After Dilma: can Brazil’s new government turn its economy around?
Brazil’s political crisis is far from over: the economy is still struggling and corruption investigations are ongoing. So is the all-male, all-white government of Michel Temer up to the task? We ask what all…
Austria’s far right
Is a major European nation about to elect a far-right president? Austria’s Freedom party topped the polls in the first round of elections; what chance do they have of winning outright in next week’s…
Eurovision and soft power
The Eurovision Song Contest, the final of which takes place in Stockholm next week, is one of the greatest expressions of European solidarity and soft power. But as the whole continent struggles, what can…
Colombia and the peace process
At some stage this year a peace deal is likely to be signed between the Colombian government and Farc guerrillas, ending a 50-year civil war. It’s not easy to balance peace and justice. We…
Is an international force for Libya a good idea?
Libya’s five-year experiment with democracy has so far been a failure. With the country split, rival militias still fighting for control and the ever-present threat of Isis, the West is considering sending in an…
Tax havens
Once the genuine public anger over the Panama Papers revelations subsides, what will actually change? Can tax havens really be eradicated – and what would it mean if they were? To discuss these questions…
Justin Trudeau, beyond the photo ops
Justin Trudeau became Canada’s prime minister in November. Since then he’s become one the world’s most famous politicians but does his image match the reality? We dig beneath the photo ops to examine Trudeau’s…
Who will follow Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe?
The Robert Mugabe era is stumbling to an end: the 92-year-old is no longer a charismatic speaker and his aura of invincibility has long since disappeared. We ask who will follow him and what…
Recovering from Brussels
There are some aspects of this week’s attacks that are very particular to Belgium. Have the nation’s longstanding divisions influenced the attackers and hindered the response? And how has Belgium reacted to the events?…
How to beat Donald Trump
The reality TV star may be on his way to the Republican nomination but winning a general election will be altogether tougher. Five campaign experts from around the world gather to tell us how…
