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Monocle’s global-affairs show with Andrew Mueller. Expert guests, in-depth analysis, and sharp commentary on major geopolitical issues.
Latest Episodes
The election no one will win
Britain goes to the polls in May but no party can win a majority. Steve Bloomfield talks to commentators David Aaronovitch and John Rentoul about the likely chaos following the vote, while Sean Kemp gives the inside story on the bizarre coalition negotiations last time around.
Civil war in Yemen?
Western diplomats once lauded the ‘Yemen model’ as the solution to conflicts in the Arab world. Now it’s unravelled, leaving the country split and with no solution in sight. Steve Bloomfield talks to journalist Iona Craig, activist Baraa Shiban and diplomat Frances Guy.
Israel after Netanyahu
Israel may have a new prime minister in less than two weeks but what would an Israel led by Isaac Herzog look like? And what would it mean for the peace process?
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 forward to a Greek solution.
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 Square – Jorge Duany, director of the Cuban Research Institute, and Emily Morris, a commentator on…
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 of Campaign Edge in Sydney and political advertising strategist JJ Balaban.
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 Platform campaign group to assess oil’s place in the world’s energy landscape today.
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, director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, whose latest Scorecard on European foreign policy can…
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 Paris.
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.
