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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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Wargames: How Democrats are preparing as Trump threatens to meddle in the midterms
Amid fears that President Trump might interfere in the looming November ballot, primary votes in Minnesota and Wisconsin have revealed the differences between…
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Who controls Greenland’s future and what does it actually want?
Greenland issues a warning after drilling equipment linked to the US was brought ashore without approval. We explore the future of the territory. Plus: on…
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Global shipping routes face a new era of uncertainty
We look at low water levels on the Rhine, South Korea’s Arctic ambitions and what these shifts mean for global trade on the Strait of Hormuz. See…
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Ships, submarines and planes: why Halifax is taking off as Canada’s defence hub
We look at what’s making the capital and largest city of Nova Scotia a boom town for defence industries. Then: should we be worried that AI writing is…
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What defence lessons can Taiwan learn from Ukraine?
There are no official military or diplomatic links between Kyiv and Taipei but communication is growing, what might they teach the other? Then: Tomos Parry…
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Is Ukraine’s ‘drone diplomacy’ enough to keep Europe’s full support?
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announces multiple drone deals as Russia steps up attacks. Then: South Korea plans a new train to the North. Plus…
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The EU praises Spain for its ‘immediate and efficient’ response to the Ceuta migrant crisis
EU interior ministers close ranks behind Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis. Then: Japan’s latest white paper on defense. Plus: we talk art with CSS…
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Zambia’s election puts Hakainde Hichilema to the test
Zambia heads to the polls as president Hichilema seeks a second term. We examine what’s at stake for one of Africa’s leading copper producers and…
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How is war and regeneration in the Middle East reshaping global aviation?
The Middle East is undergoing dramatic change; we explore how this is reshaping global aviation. Then: Friedrich Merz faces trouble; Copenhagen Fashion Week…
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Who are the winners and losers in the luxury sector’s latest results?
Our guide to the latest earnings in the luxury sector and what they mean for the global economy. Then: newspapers from Asia, Europe’s busiest travel…
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The latest on France’s wildfires and the heartbreak of losing a home in a blaze
Best-selling author Daisy Goodwin recounts the lasting impact of losing a home to a fire, as we check in from Bordeaux. Plus: Has Saudi Arabia officially…
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France wildfires: Bordeaux region on alert as flames rage across Gironde
We report from Bordeaux, where wildfires continue to rage as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. Plus: the latest on the earthquake in Japan. See…
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Friendly or frosty? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu gear up for talks in Washington
The US president and the Israeli prime minister prepare for talks in Washington. Then: why it’s good to follow Andy Burnham’s example and buy…
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US-Iran war cools but for how long?
Washington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be?…
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Why are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Modi?
Large youth protests continue to send shockwaves through India’s political landscape. Then: the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting wraps up. Plus…
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Deals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow
We get all the latest news on Day 4 of the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire. Then: how Switzerland is helping Kyrgyzstan build drinking water…
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Can Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub?
UK prime minister Andy Burnham invites the US president to Manchester as he puts the northern city on the map. Then: an update on the Farnborough International…
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Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen declare a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Then: Britain’s Armed Forces boost their presence in Estonia. Plus: The…
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Andy Burnham becomes the UK prime minister
As Britain appoints its seventh leader in 10 years, we explore the effects on domestic and international politics. Then: Farnborough International Airshow and…
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Zelensky picks a new PM as protests erupt over cabinet reshuffle
Ukraine’s president is reshaping his country's political landscape – we discuss why. Then The Odyssey hits screens and why is Trump obsessed with…
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Where does Israel stand as Iran and the US exchange fresh strikes?
With Washington describing the latest peace talks in Rome between Israel and Lebanon as “productive and positive”, we look at where Jerusalem…
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What can be done to better protect our current and former politicians?
British counter-terrorism police continue their investigation into the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Plus: Iceland gears up for further EU talks. And: we…
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Can US-Iran peace talks survive the latest fighting?
Have Washington and Tehran reached the limits of what force can accomplish or is risk of a wider regional conflict growing? Plus: A flick through the papers…
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Ukraine tackles Patriot missiles and Asean talks Myanmar’s civil war
Will producing Patriot missiles be the turning point that Ukraine’s defense needed? Asean members discuss how to engage with Myanmar amid its civil war…
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Mark Carney meets Saudi Crown Prince in extension of middle-power diplomacy
Fresh off the Nato summit, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney becomes the first Canadian prime minister to visit Saudi Arabia in nearly three decades…
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Has Washington finally lost patience? Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
US president Donald Trump says further negotiations with Tehran would be a waste of time, while Iran claims that Trump’s comments push the region…
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Marine Le Pen convicted but eligible to stand. Plus: Nigel Farage resigns
A Paris appeals court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement but shortens her electoral ban. Then: Reform UK's Nigel Farage resigns to…
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Nato’s summit kicks off in Ankara
Defence spending is top of the agenda as Nato leaders gather in Turkey. Plus: Marine Le Pen waits to find out if she can run for the French presidency. And: We…
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As Russia eyes Poland, Warsaw and Kyiv are drifting apart
Following a US warning that Russia could target Poland as a provocation against Nato, Warsaw finds itself more central than ever to European security. But as…
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Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth
Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils Germany’s biggest reform package in years. Is it enough to revive the economy, hold off the far-right and convince…
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Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Donald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train…
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Live from London and Paris: Venezuela denies Machado entry and Monaco suffers rare bomb attack
We discuss frustrations in Venezuela and the role of opposition leader María Corina Machado. Plus: An explosion in Monaco targets a Ukrainian oligarch…
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South Africa faces deadline, shutdown and anti-migrant unrest
South Africa braces for shutdown after weeks of anti-migrant unrest. Plus: Nobel Foundation head Hanna Stjärne; planetary defences on Asteroid Day; and…
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The death toll rises in Venezuela after earthquakes
Thousands are still missing following two huge earthquakes in Venezuela. Then: will Israel ever withdraw from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza? Plus: Rome airport CEO…
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The world scrambles to help after Venezuela’s worst earthquakes in 100 years
A massive rescue effort begins in Venezuela, where hundreds have died and thousands are missing. Then: Protests in Albania ramp up, Monocle’s Quality of…
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Volodymyr Zelensky pulls out of Ukraine conference in Poland over Second World War row
Ukraine recovery talks amid a Warsaw-Kyiv diplomatic spat. Then: how to unravel decades of US sanctions on Iran? And: Monocle’s new Quality of Life…
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EU engagement with Taliban draws scrutiny following Brussels meeting
After landmark EU-Taliban talks, questions remain over Afghan deportations from Europe. Plus: Voters in Bangkok prepare to choose their next governor, a flip…
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Brexit at 10: UK marks historic vote anniversary with new political chaos as Starmer resigns
Britain marks 10 years of Brexit with fresh political uncertainty as Keir Starmer becomes the sixth prime minister to step down since. Plus: What’s next…
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What’s next for Colombia, as far-right Abelardo De La Espriella wins the presidential election?
Colombians have elected a new leader after one of the most divisive and violent campaigns in the country’s recent history. Plus: we examine…
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From Makerfield to Europe: the significance of a single British by-election
We assess the results of a by-election in the UK that has implications for Britain’s future leadership and its relationship with the EU. Plus: why Kenya…
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What’s at stake at this year’s Russia-Asean summit?
Leaders and officials from across Southeast Asia join Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, in Kazan. Then: Chicago prepares for the opening of the Obama…
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Trump calls on Russia to end the war in Ukraine after meeting Zelensky in France
On the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains and after meeting Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, US president Trump said that Moscow…
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Trump says that a deal with Iran has been signed on the US side as questions swirl at G7
Is Lebanon included in the new US-Iran deal and is Netanyahu on board? Plus: Mark Carney’s role at the G7 summit, a flick through the Paris papers and a…
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France shapes the G7 agenda at a moment of unusually high geopolitical tension
As the G7 summit kicks off today in Évian-les-Bains, we assess how France is shaping the agenda. Plus: we discuss the results of the immigration…
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EU capitals consider overhauling the bloc’s diplomatic service. What went wrong?
France and Germany are reportedly weighing a major overhaul of the EU’s diplomatic service, including proposals to scale back powers from the European…
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Trump vows revenge for downed helicopter and talk delays: is the ceasefire over?
Donald Trump threatens that Iran will ‘pay the price’ for drawing out negotiations. But as inflation in the US hits a three-year high, is it…
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Can Europe build a stronger defence industry after its flagship military aviation project is abandoned?
As France and Germany abandon plans for a next-generation fighter aircraft, we assess the possibilities for European governments to build a stronger defence…
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Does Iran still intend to make a deal with the US?
President Donald Trump has insisted that negotiations will continue. But does Iran still want to make a deal? Plus: All Accor’s ace partnership…
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Kosovo goes to the polls again and South Africa’s immigration protests grow
As Kosovo votes in its third parliamentary election in 18 months, we explore the presidential deadlock that caused it. Then: South Africa’s leader faces…
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Armenia decides between peace and conflict, Russia and Europe
Armenia heads to the polls in a pivotal election this weekend, with voters considering whether peace with Azerbaijan is a good thing, and whether Russia or the…
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Israel bombs Lebanon as ‘ceasefire’ extension is discussed in Washington
Delegates from Israel and Lebanon meet to discuss the ever-weakening truce with Hezbollah. Plus: local elections in South Korea, the future of office furniture…
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Turkey navigates a fragmented Middle East as Ankara prepares for Trump at the Nato summit
Turkey’s diplomatic balancing act. We examine how Ankara has positioned itself between regional rivals and whether its strategy is paying off. With…
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Iran suspends US talks as Israel expands military action in Lebanon
Iran has suspended indirect talks with the US in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon. As Tehran moves toward a complete block of the Strait…
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Colombia election results and an interview with US tourism envoy Nick Adams
A right-wing political outsider wins the first round of Colombia’s presidential election. Plus: a live interview with Nick Adams, special presidential…
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Shangri-La Dialogue opens under the shadow of Iran war and uncertainty over Taiwan
Asia security concerns take centre stage at Shangri-La Dialogue as the region’s premier defence forum gets under way in Singapore. Plus: US-Iran latest…
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Bolivia’s protests intensify as pressure mounts on president Rodrigo Paz
Large protests continue across Bolivia as pressure mounts on Rodrigo Paz’s government. With demonstrators angry over the economy and leadership, how…
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Is Russia preparing a major attack on Ukraine? Will Ukraine call their bluff?
Russia urges foreign nationals to leave Kyiv as it prepares a systematic attack. Then: South Korea’s plan for nuclear submarines and Serbia’s…
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US launches new strikes against Iran as peace talks continue in Qatar
Delegates gather in Qatar for negotiations to end the war in Iran as the US carries out fresh “self-defence” strikes. Plus: we meet the pioneers…
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US-Iran peace talks latest as Gulf states reject Tehran’s plan to control Strait of Hormuz
We discuss new diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran war and Pakistan’s attempts at mediation. Plus: political turmoil in Turkey, a flick through the…
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US increases pressure on Cuba and Iran mulls over a new peace proposal
Russia and China condemn Washington’s indictment of Raúl Castro as a US aircraft carrier enters Caribbean waters. With Donald Trump desperate for…