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The Globalist
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
Episodes
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Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Now that Democrats have won both the Senate and the House of Representatives, what power does that give them – and will they use it? Plus: Hungary…
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US Democrats regain control of both houses of Congress in surprise landslide
Charles Hecker, Alex von Tunzelmann and Chris Cermak assess the US Democratic Party’s historic victory in the midterm elections, and ask how Donald Trump…
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US midterms: What to expect on election day and beyond
Americans vote in the US midterms. We look at what to expect and what’s at stake. Plus: South Korea’s record budget and AI ambitions, and the Port…
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Are the world’s authoritarians getting better at working together?
Are authoritarian regimes joining forces? Plus: Russia’s last free newspaper closes; the Texas midterms; South Africa votes; and a Bangladeshi factory…
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A nation on strike: How Italy’s growing unrest is putting Giorgia Meloni under pressure
As Italy faces another day of nationwide protests, we examine how today’s mobilisation compares with the demonstrations earlier this month and the…
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The aftermath of Spain’s high-speed collision and how to keep confidence in rail travel alive
Spain wrestles with the fallout of a major rail disaster and reflects on broader lessons for the industry. Then: our US midterm series heads to Alaska. And: a…
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With no clear winner in Israel’s election, what happens next?
As exit polls fail to identify a winner in Israel’s election, we get the latest from the region. Then: our midterm series in Maine. And: can scientists…
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Israel votes: Can Benjamin Netanyahu hold on to power?
Israelis head to the polls. Can Benjamin Netanyahu stay in power despite mounting criticism over his handling of the October attacks and their aftermath? We…
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Brazil has made its choice. What comes next for Latin America’s biggest economy?
Brazil’s verdict is in: what changes now? Plus: Oxford Street goes pedestrian, the papers with Nina dos Santos and why Joshua Cooper Ramo thinks that the…
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What should Macron’s strategy be as France braces itself for more protests?
Paris prepares for more protests but what should those preparations look like? Then: why will Serbia’s upcoming elections be so consequential for Europe?…
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What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?
Monocle’s no-nonsense guide to the midterm elections is here. Then: Canada’s prime minister visits Turkey while Oman’s sultan heads to the…
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Peace negotiations in Oslo and tear gas in Milan: Can Europe find its way through conflict?
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky meets US representatives in Oslo amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington. Then: police face off with…
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Can there be peace in Ukraine without Kyiv at the table?
Vladimir Putin proposes peace talks with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, leaving Ukraine and Europe out of the picture. What does this mean for peace? Plus…
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Why are student protests spreading across the globe and how should governments respond?
As protests rock Europe and beyond, we explore where they might head next. Then: will the Israeli elections have any upsides for Palestine? Plus…
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Will Israel’s upcoming elections have global consequences?
How could this month's Israeli elections affect international relations worldwide? Then: What does Africa stand to from the rise of EV motorbikes? Plus…
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Press freedom in Hungary and Turkey: Where do we stand?
Hungary revives a newspaper as Turkey cracks down on opposition TV. What’s next for press freedom? Plus: the IMF meets in Bangkok and Lufthansa wins the…
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How are wars changing the future of global shipping?
How are wars affecting global shipping routes and trade? We examine the risks to commercial vessels and their crews. And: we continue our series on the global…
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Can diplomacy prevent further escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis?
Can diplomacy ease tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis? We examine the prospects for lasting peace and Jordan’s role in regional stability…
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Can the Gulf restore trust in its aviation industry?
How can the Gulf’s aviation industry recover after the attack in Riyadh? Then: we’re in Dubai, Helsinki, Madrid and Toronto to examine fuel crises…
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The Nobel Peace Prize: With a world in conflict, who are the frontrunners?
Who are the frontrunners for the Nobel Peace Prize? Then: our housing series heads to Milan and the Nordics. Plus: revisiting aviation safety after the…
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Marco Rubio in Greece: What do Washington and Athens want from each other?
US secretary of state Marco Rubio is in Athens for the Greece-US Strategic Dialogue. What does his visit tell us about Washington’s foreign-policy…
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Protests roil France: are they the product of a national malaise or a culture of unrest?
Following Black Tuesday, we ask whether France’s protests point to a deeper national malaise. Then: how Madrid and Amsterdam are tackling the housing…
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Why is fighting escalating again in Yemen?
Fighting intensifies in Yemen as the government launches a new offensive against the Houthis. We look at what’s behind the escalation and Saudi…
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The results of pivotal elections from Brazil to Bosnia
We’re in São Paulo and Sarajevo for the results of key elections, as well as Taipei for the arrival of F16s and Paris for fashion week. Plus…
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What’s the future of aviation security in the wake of the Flydubai incident?
How can we balance all of our security concerns if terror attacks can come from pilots themselves? Then: space-junk laser hunters. Plus: a divided electorate…
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What happened on Flydubai flight FZ1073 and a look at the ripple effects through the region
A flight bound for Tel Aviv averts disaster by diverting to Saudi Arabia. We delve into the fallout. Plus: Youtube co-founder Steve Chen; the editor of…
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The end of an era: The last US troops leave Iraq
Tucker Carlson on trust in journalism and his past support for the Iraq War as the last US troops leave the country. Plus: Livex in Abu Dhabi, Airbus’s…
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Why Serbia's president wants to be prime minister and Livex in Abu Dhabi
Serbia president Aleksandar Vučić is resigning: is he following Vladimir Putin’s playbook? Plus: Livex in Abu Dhabi, World Skills wraps in Shanghai and…
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How neutral should Switzerland be in Russia’s war with Ukraine?
We explore the fallout from Switzerland’s referendum on neutrality. Plus: Pakistan and Turkey mull backing Saudi Arabia. Then: our fragrance series and a…
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What we learnt at the UNGA: the speeches, the treatise and the catering
As the final day of the world’s largest diplomacy event ends, we peek behind the curtain. Then: Syria’s first female police graduates. Plus: Are…
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China and Iran take their message to the UN and Washington
We examine how China and Iran are positioning themselves at the UN General Assembly and what their messages reveal about their relationships with Washington…
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What makes a good speech at the UNGA?
We examine how world leaders are using their speeches at the UNGA to present their countries on the global stage. Plus: Morocco votes, WorldSkills 2026 opens…
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From Zelensky and Takaichi to Rodríguez and Burnham, what’s at stake in Donald Trump’s UNGA sideline meetings?
We discuss the sticking points ahead of international leaders’ sideline meetings with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. Then: the winners of the…
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A diplomacy push to end Iran’s conflict, the Russian election and London Fashion Week
Donald Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders in New York, Russians head to the polls and the Asian Games begin in Japan. Plus: London Fashion Week and what…
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Europe’s plan to defend itself, the race to become UN secretary-general and aviation news
Europe’s military leaders gather in Prague to talk defence and co-operation. And: We go behind the scenes of the UN secretary-general race. Plus: A recap…
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Deeper ties between Canada and the EU, changes at Emporio Armani and Zürich Design Week
Canada’s prime minister speaks to the European Parliament and the former president of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, is jailed for war crimes. Plus: Jaguar…
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A pivotal week for UK diplomacy, US midterms and Italy’s electoral reform
The UK flexes its diplomatic muscles as Nato chief Mark Rutte arrives in London. Then: We take the temperature of the US midterms and Italy’s electoral…
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Could Sweden ever actually return to neutrality?
Sweden continues to count the votes of a tightly contested election in which its liberal traditions are being tested. Then: The latest news from the air and…
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Sweden’s election results: Is the far right set to make more gains in Europe?
Sweden goes to the polls while New Delhi hosts Brics leaders for a high-profile summit. Then: Art Week in Syria and Berlin, the Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar…
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Co-operate or isolate the far right? Sweden’s election on a knife-edge
Sweden heads to the polls this weekend. Its centre-right prime minister vows to bring the far right into government but a left-wing coalition has other ideas…
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On the ground in Dallas, Ukraine and Ceuta
A rare mid-term convention puts Dallas – and Donald Trump – into the spotlight. Then: on the ground in Ukraine with Aliona Hlivco and photographer…
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Poland showcases greater defence clout at MSPO fair, with Canada the star partner
Poland has signed a defence co-operation deal with Canada as it hosts the largest Eastern European defence fair this week. Plus: How to organise a state…
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Freedom Edge drills: trilateral exercises kick off between the United States, Japan and South Korea
We explore the new trilateral defence drills and the extent of the US involvement. Plus: Undersea drone wars with Verineia Codrean of Euroatlas; the mayors of…
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Why is Israeli settler violence a public relations problem for the US?
US ambassador Mike Huckabee visits the West Bank as settler violence worsens. Then: the EU makes a deal with Greenland, the global view of the end of summer…
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Germany’s coalition conundrum: Can the AfD be contained?
How Germany’s regional elections pose one of the greatest threats to Freidrich Merz and Germany’s political firewall against the AfD. Plus: why are…
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Xi in Cairo and Egypt’s strategic balancing act
Xi is visiting Egypt for the first time in a decade. Why does Cairo matter to Beijing and what does the visit tell us about Egypt’s ability to balance…
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Why Russia remains a force in the Sahel
We look at Niger to understand Moscow’s continuing military role in the region. Plus: Hagen’s CEO Tim Schroeder on Danish coffee culture, the art…
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Is the US-Iran conflict entering a new phase?
Is the Middle East returning to war? We examine renewed US-Iran hostilities, the Gulf response and whether there is still a path back to negotiations. See…
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Taiwan defies China as Dubai Airport defies the odds
Taiwan and Australia battle China for primacy at the Pacific Islands Forum. Plus: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on how a key aviation hub has managed to…
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What’s behind renewed tensions between Greece and Turkey?
Are relations really deteriorating between the two countries or are they simply returning to old patterns? We analyse the situation in Europe’s southeast…
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What does Iceland’s EU vote mean for its sovereignty?
Should Iceland get closer to the EU? We analyse what’s at stake in Saturday’s referendum and what it means for sovereignty and security in the…
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The race to protect Europe’s airports from drones
After three drones targeted Leipzig, the question arises: what can Europe’s airports do about it? Plus: New York gallerist Harper Levine at his outpost…
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Operation Economic Outcast: Washington’s tough new sanctions on Iran
The US slaps harsh new sanctions on Iran as Pakistan tries to kickstart peace talks. Then: Andy Burnham’s first overseas visit as prime minister to…
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Are Sino-Japanese relations thawing as the US pulls back from Asia?
What is the future of security in Asia as Japanese lawmakers head to China? Then: Canada’s tariff war with the US, Kazakhstan’s elections, fashion…
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Government debt mountains grow – are markets starting to notice?
The United States and Europe are experiencing rising borrowing costs as markets wise up to unprecedented levels of debt. Plus: Reviewing the start of…
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Will Japan’s Sanae Takaichi stand up to the US?
Over the past week, Japan’s prime minister Takaichi has seen the Trump administration sanction Tomoko Akane, a Japanese citizen and head of the…
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Why Bangkok and Canberra are drawing closer
Thailand’s prime minister travels to Canberra as Bangkok looks to deepen ties with Australia. Could the relationship offer Thailand a useful alternative…
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The art of mediation: Can Kushner break the Gaza deadlock?
Can Jared Kushner bridge the divide between Hamas and Benjamin Netanyahu? We examine the art of mediation, how negotiators can break the deadlock over…
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Live from Zürich with Tyler Brûlé: Why does Switzerland’s immigration rate keep tumbling?
Why does Switzerland’s immigration rate keep tumbling? Then: outrage in North Korea as the US and South Korea begin joint military drills. And: we look…
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Live from Zürich: Switzerland’s neutrality vote and the impact on Swiss foreign policy
With war in Europe, should Switzerland take a stricter approach to its neutrality stance? As campaigning starts on the Neutrality Initiative, we discuss how it…