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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
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…
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 Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign and sit down with the British politician whose shock defeat sent his…
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.
