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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
Sweden officially joins Nato
Our guests, Marion Messmer and Lynne O’Donnell, discuss Sweden officially becoming a member of Nato, how foreign diplomats will be exempt from a new definition of extremism and the role of independent journalism as…
Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo
Daniella Peled and John Everard look at Super Tuesday, as Donald Trump and Joe Biden sweep their respective primary elections and caucuses; Hamas pushes ahead with ceasefire talks in Cairo, despite the absence of…
Emmanuel Macron is in Prague to request Ukraine arms
Aliona Hlivco and Patti Cohen discuss Emmanuel Macron’s push to send arms to Ukraine, Hungary’s opposition of Mark Rutte’s Nato candidacy and China’s economic growth target. Plus: we hear from former Australian tourism minister…
No press conference for premier Li Qiang at China’s National People’s Congress
China’s premier Li Qiang will not be holding the customary press conference at the National People’s Congress in Beijing. We discuss the implications of China’s decision to break with tradition. Meanwhile, Kenya signs a…
Why is Ankara helping Somalia defend its waters?
As Turkey and Somalia expand their defence deal to include maritime security, we get the latest from our correspondent in Istanbul. Then: our design editor brings us a round-up of the latest architecture and…
India’s farmers take to the streets
Latika Bourke and Somnath Batabyal join Monocle’s Andrew Mueller to discuss Vladimir Putin’s state of the nation address – and his warnings to the West of a nuclear war. Then: India’s farmers are protesting…
How is the war in Gaza affecting US elections?
Guests Elisabeth Braw and Vincent McAviney discuss the primary elections in Michigan and assess how the war in Gaza is affecting voters in the US. Then: the future of European defence, a look at…
Could Western troops fight in Ukraine?
As Emmanuel Macron says that Western troops could fight in Ukraine, our guests Tessa Szyszkowitz and William Patey assess whether France is trying to become Europe’s military leader. Then: the Taliban releases an Austrian…
Protests, CPAC and the return of cash
Terry Stiastny and Ben Kelly discuss the role of protests during a conflict, whether Ireland could ever join Nato, short-haul flights and whether cash is becoming king for a new generation. Plus: A look…
Two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
We speak to Monocle’s US editor, Chris Lord, about political threats in the US and UK, and Julia Lasica about the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: a letter from Kyiv and…
