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 Fight for Venezuela
As protests continue against the increasing hardship of daily life in Venezuela, Monocle’s foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on where the unrest goes next – and what threat it poses to president…
The Putin problem
Steve Bloomfield is joined by commentator Tonia Samsonova and author Ben Judah to discuss why Vladimir Putin continues to baffle the West. From his rise to power at the turn of the century to…
The Central African Republic crisis
The war in central Africa: despite the presence of thousands of peacekeepers, killings in the Central African Republic continue. Steve Bloomfield sheds light on a forgotten conflict.
The Losers
Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield asks three political figures what it’s like to lose. We hear from the Canadian prime minister that might have been, speak to one of the key figures within Hillary…
Italy’s Crossroads
Italy’s Crossroads: Foreign editor Steve Bloomfield chairs a discussion on the political flux in Italy. Dr Paola Subacchi of Chatham House and renowned Italian journalist Gianni Riotta discuss the roots of the crisis, confront…
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…
