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
Democracy and the EU
As millions of Europeans cast their votes in this year’s EU elections, Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield hosts a discussion on just how democratic a body the EU itself is. Featuring Christine Ockrent and…
The battle for Ukraine
Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on the future of Ukraine as the east of the country continues to splinter and the stand-off between Moscow and the West escalates. Featuring Nataliya Gumenyuk…
The state of Palestine
As peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestine falter once again, Monocle’s foreign editor chairs a discussion on what an independent Palestinian state might look like. Join Steve Bloomfield to discuss the challenges ahead…
Revolution Portugal
40 years since Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on the country’s bloodless shift from dictatorship to democracy featuring contributions from the novelist Helder Macedo and Dr Pedro Ramos…
The Liberation Question
From South Africa to Zimbabwe, why have so many liberation movements in Africa failed to give up the power they fought for? As South Africa prepares to head to the polls Monocle’s foreign editor,…
Biographers’ tales
Is the political biography still a relevant force in our understanding of those who shape the world around us? Three biographers explain what it’s like to have exclusive access the lives of some of…
Karzai’s goodbye
Hamid Karzai is preparing to leave office after 12 years in power. Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on the Afghan president’s legacy as US troops prepare to leave a country where…
India votes
As over 800 million voters prepare to head to the polls in India’s general election, Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on the present state and future course of the world’s largest…
MH370: Flight to nowhere
Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield presents a special documentary on the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as the search for the wreckage continues and the families and friends of those on board wait…
Obama’s World
As US and European powers vie with Russia over the future of Ukraine, Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield hosts a discussion on President Obama’s foreign-policy record. From relations with Syria and Iran to Southeast…
