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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3249
  • 13 Apr 2026
  • 36 min

The Middle East war: why did diplomacy fail and what now?

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  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3249
  • 36 min

As the US announces new military plans to block the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss where escalation could lead to from here. Then: is Cuba next? Plus: what makes a democracy’s leader popular. And: should AI get involved in the afterlife?

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  • Andrew Mueller

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