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Latest Episodes
Macron says France will recognise a Palestinian state, becoming the first G7 nation to do so
We discuss the diplomatic implications of president Macron stating that France will recognise a Palestinian state. Plus: the latest from the Thailand-Cambodia border and why the global economy is, so far, ignoring tariffs.
China and the EU celebrate 50 years of diplomacy with strained summit
EU leaders head to Beijing as the war in Ukraine and rising trade tensions dampen Sino-European relations. Plus: the view from Kyiv and the Yokohama Museum of Art’s new exhibition.
Japan and the US announce an unexpected trade deal. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival
The view from Tokyo as Japan and the US reach trade deal. Then: Iran, Russia and China debate a response to possible nuclear sanctions from the E3. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
“The war in Gaza must end now” calls for an immediate ceasefire from 25 foreign ministers
We examine the potential impact as 25 countries call for an end to the war in Gaza, accusing Israel of the inhumane killing of civilians.
The effects of Japan’s upper-house elections on a fragile economy
We unpack the results of Japan’s upper-house elections, including their effects on the minority government of Shigeru Ishiba, the economy and Japan’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump.
Can South Africa keep its G20 presidency promises?
As the G20 finance ministers gather for a second day in Durban, we discuss whether or not the host country’s presidency has lived up to its pledges.
Ukraine’s leadership shake-up as Washington ramps up military support for Kyiv
Ukraine undergoes its most significant government reshuffle since the start of the war.
The race to attract international students and the best of Monocle’s ‘Mediterraneo’
Israel strikes Syria’s Druze city Suwayda overnight. New Zealand eyes international students spurned by the US and Australia. Plus: Monocle’s ‘Mediterraneo’ and the Emmy nominations.
US to deliver “top of the line” weapons to Ukraine
Donald Trump hosts Mark Rutte at the White House and announces a new weapons deal for Ukraine. We get the view from Kyiv.
Trump’s Ukraine U-Turn and the Moomins turn 80
We unpack the reasoning behind Trump’s change of heart on Ukraine. Then: we address Turkey’s cultural clampdown as streaming platform Spotify threatens to pull out of the nation. Plus: Finland’s Moomins turn 80.
