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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 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 with guests Dr Jerrold D Green and Palestinian entrepreneur, David Khoury.
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 Pinto.
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, Steve Bloomfield, chairs a discussion on why some liberation movements hold true to the democratic process…
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 the world’s most influential figures. Featuring David Nasaw, Jacqueline Kent and Stefan Kornelius.
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 security seems as fragile as ever. Featuring Gayle Tzemach Lemmon of the Council on Foreign Relations…
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 democracy. Featuring Milan Vaishnav and Shashank Bengali.
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 for answers.
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 Asia and Latin America, we assess what kind of reputation President Obama has forged on the…
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 Nicolas Maduro. With Girish Gupta and Sarah Grainger.
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 his attempts to rebuild Russian influence around the world, we profile the enigmatic president. Also featuring…
