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Latest Episodes
The war in Iran: the view from Cyprus and trade disruptions in Oman
Monocle security correspondent Gorana Grgić brings us the latest developments on the war in Iran. We head to Nicosia as the conflict reaches Cyprus. Then: we’re live from Oman as disruptions in the strait of Hormuz threaten global trade. Plus: the Madrid Design Festival.
Turkey’s balancing act on Iran and China’s new five-year plan
We discuss how Ankara will position itself as regional attacks continue and hear from Iranians fleeing to Turkey. Then: China’s annual Two Sessions gathering begins in Beijing and Nepal prepares for its first election since youth-led protests toppled the government.
Middle East conflict: The view from Beirut and the UAE
We cover the latest from Beirut and Dubai and speak to Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the president of the UAE. Then: Canada and India reset relations. Plus: inside the intense world of Oscar-nominated film ‘Sirāt’.
Conflict spreads to the wider region after the US-Israel strikes on Iran
The US and Israel’s campaign against Iran, which resulted in the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, has now expanded into a regional conflict. Monocle’s Gulf correspondent Inzamam Rashid brings us the latest, as strikes have now been seen in Lebanon, Kuwait and other neighbouring states.
US-Iran talks, Japan’s defence on alert and the growing rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Geneva flexes its diplomatic muscles with talks between Iran and the US. Japan will deploy missiles near Taiwan and what’s going on between the UAE and Saudi Arabia? Plus: fashion news and Finnair’s new bespoke soundscape.
Carney in India and the next round of US-Iran talks
The latest as Canada prime minister Mark Carney visits the Indo-Pacific in a bid to reduce reliance on the US. Then: Iran accuses the US of ‘big lies’ ahead of the next stage of talks in Geneva. Plus: Samsung’s spring launch and the Monocle 100 issue hits newsstands.
Merz in Beijing and Trump’s State of the Union address
We discuss Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Beijing since becoming German chancellor. As Washington’s scattered trade policies add economic strain, more countries look to China to diversify – but Beijing’s claim to be a stable partner overlooks its support for Russia and role in Europe’s deindustrialisation. What can Merz achieve?
Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion and the UK’s Chagos Island deal faces uncertainty
The EU fails to agree fresh sanctions as the Russia-Ukraine war enters another year. Then: will Donald Trump’s intervention kill the Chagos Island deal? Plus: exploring the memory of Beirut through its cinema and the latest aviation news.
The countdown is on as Trump ups pressure on Iran
With the risk of war looming over the Middle East, pressure mounts on Iran’s theocracy. As Washington moves more warships and aircraft into the region and Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to strike a new nuclear deal counts down, how close are we to a new conflict?
Trump convenes the Board of Peace
Amid backlash from the EU, the UN and even the Vatican, President Donald Trump hosts his inaugural Board of Peace. Then: former UN special advisor on how to end the war in Sudan. Plus: the latest urbanism news.
