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Can positive nationalism return to Europe?
Alex von Tunzelmann and John Everard join us as we head to Davos to hear the latest from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting and Donald Trump’s address. Then: can geopolitical pressures return a…
Beijing eyes Trump 2.0 and what happens after a ceasefire?
Lynne O’Donnell and Quentin Peel join Chris Cermak to discuss Israeli strikes in the West Bank, whether eradicating Hamas is possible and how Gazans are facing their return home. Plus: as president Trump toys…
What precedent does Donald Trump’s first day in office set for the global far-right?
We give you the latest on Donald Trump’s first day in office and ask what far-right leaders across the globe will take away from his actions. Also in the programme: the German city of…
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US president and the WEF in Davos
Our senior foreign correspondent, Carlota Rebelo, gives us the latest on the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Also in the programme: Chris Cermak checks in from Washington as Donald Trump is sworn…
Will Biden’s legacy be defined by his determination to run again?
We discuss Joe Biden’s presidency and debate whether his determination to run again will overshadow his achievements in office. Plus: we look ahead to next week’s World Economic Forum in Davos. Then: Andrew Mueller’s…
Joe Biden’s ominous farewell address
We discuss Qatar’s diplomatic strategy as the Gulf state positions itself as a key player in global conflict resolution. Plus: Joe Biden sounds the alarm over the growing power of “oligarchy” in the US,…
Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire deal
After 15 months of conflict, Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza; Nimrod Goren is in Jerusalem to update us on the latest. Also in the programme: new polls show…
Are world leaders above the law?
Special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump finds that he would have been convicted of crimes over his attempts to cling to power in 2020 if it wasn’t for his recent presidential win.…
Israel and Hamas make significant progress in ceasefire talksÂ
Negotiations in Doha between Israel and Hamas make significant progress. Could the time for ceasefire be now? Also on the programme: Ukraine points to irrefutable evidence of North Korea’s involvement in its war with…
What’s next for Canada and is SpaceX on its way to Italy?Â
Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, recaps a tumultuous week in Canadian politics as outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party sets a date of 9 March for the election of its next leader. Then:…
