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Latest Episodes
Foreign ministers tackle the path forward with Syria
Foreign ministers descend on Rome to align on the bloc’s future relations with Syria. Plus, Nicolás Maduro is inaugurated in Venezuela for the third time despite a widespread belief that he stole the election. Then: how to save the rave.
Ramstein Air Base meeting and US aid to Ukraine
As US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin heads to Ramstein Air Base for the final time, Emma Nelson explores what the future of the country’s support for Ukraine will be. Plus: can Lebanon overcome its presidential crisis? And are Parisian police really putting on their sirens to get home for…
Is the US softening relations with Syria?
As the US begins to ease restrictions on Syria, is this the start of a softer approach by the West? Plus: the UAE becomes the largest foreign investor in Africa and London sees the biggest annual increase of luxury hotel room openings in more than a decade. Then: are portable…
Ukraine’s new offensive and Russian gains
As Russia claims to have thwarted Ukraine’s new offensive into Kursk, Jenny Mathers joins Georgina Godwin to discuss who really has the upper hand. Plus: Trudeau resigns, Damascus airport resumes international flights and Amsterdam puts the stops on its ‘smart traffic’ plans.
Preparing for Trump 2.0
The latest from the US and Middle East, the Golden Globes and breaking news from nations large and small. Plus: Inga Thordar reviews the day’s newspapers.
Can China keep growing?
China’s economy has weakened in the past few years, will 2025 bring a reversal of fortunes? Plus, where will Beijing stand on the biggest geopolitical issues of the year?
Gabrielius Landsbergis and more from the new year
Agenda-setting news from the worlds of geopolitics, business and culture. Plus: Lithuania’s former foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis offers his outlook for 2025.
Bring on 2025: Monocle Radio’s forecast for the year ahead
Chris Cermak and guests discuss some of the biggest themes of the year ahead, from defence to travel and climate.
Tuesday 31 December
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.
Monday 30 December
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Georgina Godwin.
