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
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.
Father Kinvi’s story
Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield meets Father Bernard Kinvi, a Catholic priest in Central African Republic who, as inter-ethnic fighting took hold of the country in 2013, put his own life at risk to…
Russian roulette
Following the annexation of Crimea, Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield asks where Russia might start meddling next. With Mary Dejevsky, Tonia Samsonova and Max Sher.
Poland’s soft power
As Poland’s former prime minister Donald Tusk assumes the presidency of the European Council, Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield hosts a discussion on Poland’s place on the world stage today. Featuring the Polish secretary…
A united Spain?
Following this month’s vote in Catalonia, can Spain remain united? Steve Bloomfield speaks to Pablo Calderón Martínez and José María Peredo Pombo to assess the country’s future, while Monocle’s Madrid correspondent Liam Aldous reports…
After Jerusalem
Following the murder of four Jews at a synagogue in Jerusalem, Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield asks what it means for peace in the region. He’s joined by Daniella Peled, Dimi Reider and Joseph…
