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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
Horn of Africa – Somalia
In the first of a three-part special looking at the Horn of Africa, Steve Bloomfield explores a country in a state of flux: Somalia. The threat of terror, corruption and famine are high and help from outside often does more harm than good. Is Somalia on the path to stability…
Explainer 66: What’s next for Manchester?
After Monday night’s terrorist attack at a concert in Manchester, Monocle’s Chris Lord looks to the past for hope for his home city’s future.
Russia’s foreign policy
Russia has had an impact on a vast range of the world’s biggest stories in recent years: from the war in Syria to the unrest in Ukraine and the election in the US. Monocle’s Steve Bloomfield is joined by former Kremlin adviser Alexander Nekrasov and author Ben Judah to unpack…
Explainer 65: Who really rules in Iran?
With Iranians going to the polls this weekend, our features editor asks if the votes really matter?
Covering the UK election
The UK goes to the polls next month but enthusiasm for the vote is somewhat limited. For the media, reporting on this election is no easy task. Steve Bloomfield is joined by George Parker, political editor for ‘The Financial Times’, Gaby Hinsliff, political editor at ‘The Pool’ and Darren McCaffrey,…
Explainer 64: Venezuela’s protests
For more than six weeks there have been near-daily demonstrations across the country, but the big question is ‘what happens next’?
Rouhani’s ‘referendum’
On 19 May Iranians get to decide their next president. In an election that’s more a test of current president Hassan Rouhani’s policies than an act of democracy, its importance might seem secondary to those elsewhere. But with domestic economic problems, unrest with its neighbours and the future of the…
Explainer 63: Government shutdowns
As the US government struggles to agree on a budget for the rest of the fiscal year, Ed Stocker looks at why government shutdowns have become so common.
Trump’s first 100 days
We look at five key days that have defined Donald Trump’s presidency so far: from healthcare, to the relationship with the media, turning against old allies, imposing a travel ban and the ongoing investigation into links with Russia.
Explainer 62: Democratic choices
It can be rare on election day to be faced with a candidate that really represents your values. So if you’re faced with a ballot paper full of maybes, what are your options?
