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
The debt dilemma
Greece’s creditors may not like it but debt write-offs have succeeded in the past. Monocle’s Steve Bloomfield hears from a campaigner, an economist and a historian to learn why old battles point the way…
Cuba libre?
With the US set to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, Monocle’s Steve Bloomfield assesses the state of play. Featuring artist Tania Bruguera – currently under arrest for a performance she gave in Havana’s Revolution…
The art of the political ad
Monocle presents an extended discussion on the art of political advertising today, from election television spots to billboard campaigns in Europe. Featuring Sam Delaney, author of ‘Mad Men and Bad Men’, Dee Madigan, founder…
What price oil?
As the price of oil hits its lowest level since 2009, Steve Bloomfield is joined by Kevin Allison of Reuters, Dr Richard Bates of the University of St Andrews and James Marriott of the…
Europe’s foreign policy
Steve Bloomfield chairs a debate on the state of Europe’s foreign policy, assessing which nations are punching above their weight and which should be doing more on the world stage. Guests include Mark Leonard,…
Jewish in Europe
Steve Bloomfield speaks to Israel’s ambassador to the UK, Daniel Taub, about life for Jews in Europe and their relationship with Israel in the aftermath of the terror attack on a kosher supermarket in…
South Africa: what price peace?
A generation on from South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Steve Bloomfield hosts a debate on whether justice was truly served. Featuring John Allen, Desné Masie and Andrew Feinstein.
What next for France?
After the attack on the office of French satirical magazine *Charlie Hebdo*, Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield presents in-depth analysis of the event and discusses its significance. With Christine Ockrent, Tom Burges Watson and…
2015’s news agenda
Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield looks ahead to the international news agenda for 2015 and is joined by our bureau chiefs from Hong Kong, Tokyo and Istanbul.
Year in review
Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield looks back at 2014 with Hong Kong bureau chief Aisha Spiers, Asia bureau chief Fiona Wilson and acting Istanbul bureau chief Joseph Dana.
