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
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 the elephant in the room – Silvio Berlusconi – and assess whether political stability is a…
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 Quentin Peel of the ‘Financial Times’ and Nina Schick of the Open Europe think tank.
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 movement and UK author and campaigner Dan Hancox.
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 Peter Salisbury discuss the state of the nation.
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 protest against the rule of the al-Assad family to the current military and diplomatic stalemate in…
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 young professionals in Ireland, post-bailout.
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 shaping the international news agenda.
Explainer 485: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder
As information about Charlie Kirk’s killer slowly begins to emerge, the Republican Party’s response has been far more prompt. Andrew Mueller assesses the fallout.
