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Weekday global news and analysis. A guest panel reviews Europe’s stories, tracks American developments, and welcomes Asia’s early risers. Reports from Monocle’s correspondents worldwide.
Latest Episodes
Will Ukraine become a testing ground for new, foreign weapons?
After a dramatic week in Ukraine, we discuss what futures lie ahead for the country’s struggle against Russia.
Merz-Starmer summit in London: Will Germany and the UK answer Trump’s demands?
The UK’s Keir Starmer and Germany’s Friedrich Merz reach a security pact and pledge mutual defence. Can they help Europe step up after a deal to purchase US weapons and steer them towards Ukraine?
Tariffs, budgets and politics: how the West is dealing with uncertain economies
Our panel considers whether or not countries should retaliate against Trump’s tariffs, if budgets announced by France and others will get deficits in order and if the public will back any of this?
Israel strikes tanks in Syria amid violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions
As violence breaks out in Syria again, Tara Kangarlou and Olga Tokariuk join Andrew Mueller to discuss what this spells out for the future of the country and relations with Israel.
Deal or no deal? Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace
The latest as Donald Trump gives Russia a ceasefire deadline, threatening secondary tariffs. Plus: reactions to his plan to arm Ukraine via Europe, announced at a White House meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte.
What’s next for US-Ukraine relations as world awaits Trump’s announcement
Chris Cermak and Julia Lasica analyse whether this time is different for US-Ukraine relations as Trump telegraphs a major announcement for Monday.
The UK and France reach historic nuclear-cooperation deal – and other agreements
Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer reached a series of deals on nuclear cooperation, defence and migration. We analyse the negotiations that suggest there’s life yet in the Anglo-French relationship.
Will Gaza finally get a ceasefire – and can the US guarantee that it holds?
Israel and Hamas are reportedly nearing a ceasefire, with the Trump administration acting as a guarantor that Israel will stick to the terms. Yossi Mekelberg and Terry Stiastny discuss the details.
Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue following Netanyahu’s trip to Washington. Then: Ukraine and Russia’s neighbours withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personel landmines. Plus: Should the Swiss drink more wine?
Brics nations criticise Nato’s increased defence-spending target and Parisian swimmers return to the Seine
Brics nations blast Nato’s increasing defence-spending targets. Then: we explore the US’s expanding military facilities in Greece. Plus: swimmers return to the Seine for the first time in 100 years.
