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How will European leaders play the Trump game?
As France’s Emmanuel Macron and the UK’s Keir Starmer visit the White House this week, we unpack how European leaders will approach Trump when it comes to Ukraine and other defence issues. Also in the programme: we assess the future of Russia and China’s relationship as relations between Washington and…
Germany swings to the right and three years of war in Ukraine
The conservative Christian Democratic Union of Germany has won the majority in the country’s elections. What does this mean for the nation’s future? And how significant is the AfD’s surge in popularity? Also on the programme: as the war in Ukraine reaches the three-year mark, we look at how the…
Arab leaders’ alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan and the future of Bond, James Bond
We’re joined by Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen, to discuss the shocking hostage revelation in Israel and unpack Arab leaders’ alternative plan for Gaza. Also in the programme: former German MEP Reinhard Bütikofer on Germany’s responsibility for Europe’s defence. Then: as the James Bond franchise is sold to Amazon,…
Whose side are you on?
Guests Vincent McAviney and Isabel Hilton explore how countries are reacting to the US and Ukraine’s shifting allegiances. Then: a look at whether soft power still exists as a concept; the merits of prescribing comedy to tackle mental health; and whether men are more romantic than women. Plus: an interview…
Macron hosts a second meeting on Ukraine and Trump’s approval rating slips
As Emmanuel Macron hosts another meeting on Ukraine, we ask why some European countries are frustrated that they weren’t invited to the first. Also on the programme: according to a new poll, Donald Trump’s disapproval ratings have spiked. We unpack why his lack of action on the economy is to…
Is Russia sitting at the top table of global diplomacy?
The Russia and US peace talks on Ukraine in Riyadh draw to a close for now. With Zelensky disappointed by the lack of an invitation, is this exactly where Putin wants to be? Also in the programme: we get the latest as the Sudanese civil war nears the two-year mark…
An era of transactional diplomacy?
As the US and Russia begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine, we ask whether Donald Trump’s diplomacy is ushering in a more transactional world. Plus: the latest from the Middle East as Egypt draws up a reconstruction plan for Gaza; Javier Milei is accused of fraud over the promotion…
Day one of the Munich Security Conference and Japan helps Ukraine’s agricultural soil to recover
We’re joined by Anita Riotta to get the latest from the first day of the Munich Security Conference. Also in the programme: we hear from Annabelle Gawer at the World Governments Summit in Dubai and Julia Lasica joins us in the studio to discuss Japan’s aims to help revitalise Ukraine’s…
Trump and Putin set the agenda for peace in Ukraine
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin announce their ambitions to end the war in Ukraine. We discuss the US’s pivot in negotiating style under its new president. Also on the programme: Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a diplomatic visit to Pakistan. Then: we get the latest on the attack in Munich.…
Can Middle Eastern leaders save the Israel-Gaza ceasefire?
As a Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for further talks, we discuss whether the region’s politicians can come together to save the Gaza ceasefire deal. Also on the programme: Trump says a prisoner exchange with Russia could play a “big important part” in ending the war in Ukraine. Plus: we…
