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Latest Episodes
Ukraine’s diplomatic-charm offensive across the African continent
As Kyiv turns to Africa in its struggle against Moscow, we discuss how much African influence really matters to Ukraine’s overall war effort.
EU summit: leaders meet to talk defence, tariffs, migration, Israel-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine
The leaders of the 27 EU nations meet in Brussels, Belgrade braces for anti-corruption protests, New Zealand at the Nato summit and public voting in Switzerland. Plus: theatre news and ‘What We Learned’.
Nato agrees to a 5 per cent defence spend by 2035 as the US hails a “big win”
As the Nato Summit concludes, we discuss the details of the final communiqué and what that means for Europe and the Middle East.
Trump’s Iran-Israel ceasefire resumes: how long will this one last?
As the US president announces a second ceasefire between Israel and Iran, we examine how likely this one is to hold.
Israel and Iran agree to a ceasefire proposed by president Trump
The latest as Iran and Israel confirm that they’ve agreed to the terms of a truce after 12 days of fighting. Plus: the Nato Summit in The Hague and Europe’s growing need for TNT.
“A spectacular, military success”: Trump declares victory as the world awaits Iran’s response to US strikes
As the aftershocks of the B2 bombers reverberate across the world, we get the view from the region and beyond. Plus: A Nato-summit preview, Milan Men’s Fashion Week and Emma Nelson from Paris.
Thailand’s government teeters on the brink of collapse. Is a coup imminent?
We get the view on the ground in Bangkok as a secret recording of Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plunges the country into political turmoil.
How are Iranians viewing conflict with Israel? Plus: shifts in the media landscape and Danish design
As the potential for war, regime change and nuclear armament surrounds Iran, we ask how its people are living the moment. Then: former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and the best of Danish design.
Qatar Airways soars to new heights and the view from Art Basel 2025
Monocle’s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Brûlé, and Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, discuss Qatar Airways being named the best airline in the world. Then: we’re off to Abu Dhabi, Basel and Copenhagen.
The Israel-Iran war continues to broaden: what comes next?
As the war between Israel and Iran expands, we explore what role mediation has left to play.
