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
Coalition Germany
Coalition Germany: Foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on Germany’s newly minted coalition government: its place in Europe, diplomatic clout on the world stage and approach to the economy. Joining him will be…
The Activists
The Activists: Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on activism, from grassroots campaigns to mass popular protests. He discusses what impact activists can have with Priscilla Grim of the Occupy Wall Street…
Yemen – The State of the Nation
Yemen – The State of the Nation: Steve Bloomfield chairs a debate on Yemen, three years since mass protests swept the country. Shatha al-Harazi, a delegate at Yemen’s National Dialogue Conference, and the journalist…
The Syria Story
The Syria Story: Ahead of the Geneva II conference on the Syrian civil war, The Foreign Desk presents a special documentary on the conflict. We’ll look at everything from its beginnings as a popular…
Austerity
Austerity: As world economies slowly begin to find their feet, Steve Bloomfield asks does austerity work? Economists Jonathan Portes and Matthew Sinclair argue for each side of the debate, and we speak to two…
Preview
Launching on 11 January 2014, The Foreign Desk is M24’s new weekly discussion programme on world affairs. Monocle’s foreign editor, Steve Bloomfield, talks to the presidents, prime ministers and influential decision makers who are…
