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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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Russia turns on the Baltics. And: how insurgents are impeding Ebola rescue efforts
Washington warns Moscow over its escalating rhetoric toward Latvia as Nato’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, rejects Russia’s claims that Baltic…
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Why China is engaging rival powers as it hosts Putin
Beijing welcomes Vladimir Putin a week after rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump. Who really holds the cards? Plus: as we look ahead to the Fifa World…
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Can the G7 contain the economic fallout from the war in Iran?
G7 finance ministers meet as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to roil global economies. Can divisions be overcome? Then: Nic Monisse brings us the…
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Modi eyes more defense deals and strengthened India-EU trade amid five-nation tour
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has locked in new trade and defense deals with the UAE, Netherlands and Sweden. What’s on the agenda for Norway and…
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Chips, rare earths, tariffs: The economic implications of the Trump-Xi summit
The business world watches the Xi-Trump summit as superpowers try to secure a competitive advantage in key industries such as chipmaking. Who holds the real…
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Xi-Trump summit kicks off as Taiwan hangs in the balance
As the leaders of the US and China meet in Beijing, we discuss what’s at stake and get the view from Taipei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Trump-Xi summit: US president arrives in Beijing weakened by Iran war and tariff setbacks
The Trump-Xi summit comes at a volatile moment for Washington, with the fragile Iran ceasefire spooking energy markets and Xi Jinping increasingly seen as…
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Macron turns on the charm at the Africa Forward Summit as Paris eyes a regional reset
Emmanuel Macron has kicked off his Kenya visit with a jog through Nairobi and cooking ugali as the Africa Forward Summit is hosted by an Anglophone country for…
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Trade, Taiwan and Iran: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit
With US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet in Beijing, we take a look at what is on and off the table. Plus: we meet…
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The Asean summit tackles the global energy crisis
Asean bloc leaders meet in Cebu to discuss soaring energy prices, tariff threats and border clashes. Plus: can relations between Donald Trump and…
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Will the Strait of Hormuz finally stay open?
The US hints towards a peace deal with Iran. Then: Friedrich Merz’s first year in office; Air India’s crash report; Canada’s new governor…
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UAE targeted by more Iranian attacks and Romania’s pro-EU government collapses
More Iranian attacks on the UAE. Plus: what’s next for Romania? After parliament toppled prime minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote backed by…
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US-Iran ceasefire at breaking point after fresh attacks in the UAE and Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jump as the US and Iran trade accusations over strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Fico’s U-turn on Ukraine and the state of EU-Canada…
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What’s at stake for Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia?
Japan’s PM kicks off bilateral meetings with Vietnam and Australia, we discuss the agenda. Then: We review the first ever EU-Armenia Summit. Plus: ILTM…
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Centcom chief briefs Trump on new plans for ‘short and powerful’ strikes on Iran
Donald Trump is briefed on possible next steps for further military action in Iran. Then: China’s zero-tariff push for Africa, the freedom press index…
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How the UAE’s departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East
The UAE’s exit from Opec is part of a broader strategic pivot, argues Pat Breen of Gas Strategies. We look at the diplomatic intrigue behind a move that…
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Is Mali losing control to insurgents? JNIM, Russian forces and the fight for the Sahel
A wave of attacks across Mali raises fresh questions about the state’s grip on security and the growing reach of jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda…
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Iran’s top diplomat meets Vladimir Putin as US peace talks stall
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is in Moscow on a high-stakes diplomatic tour, following visits to Pakistan and Oman. With fragile progress made…
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Israel and Lebanon test fragile ceasefire
Tensions between Lebanon and Israel remain high as questions grow over what comes next. We also discuss how jet fuel shortages are affecting the airline…
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Iran ceasefire tested by pressure at sea
Washington says that the ceasefire still holds but shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and signals from Tehran suggest the crisis is far from over. We…
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EU approves €90bn for Ukraine: what comes next?
The EU grants Ukraine a much-anticipated €90bn loan, but what does that mean for Kyiv and why could Turkey host possible peace talks? Plus: the Delphi…
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Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire: how do the two sides overcome mistrust?
With the ceasefire between Iran and the US extended at the last minute, we assess what comes next, with former diplomat Carne Ross. Plus: Why Nato chief Mark…
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Slovakia’s blocked flight and Slovenia’s government talks: Europe’s eastern flank is realigning
We look at Slovak PM Robert Fico’s spat with the Baltics over Moscow and Slovenia’s coalition talks collapse. Plus: How Iran is affecting aviation…
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From Hungary to Bulgaria, elections are promising change – but in different directions
A week after Hungarians booted out Viktor Orbán in favour of the pro-European Union Péter Magyar, Bulgarians headed to the polls considering the…
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Live from Dubai: How UAE newsrooms remain resilient during the Iran war. Plus: what’s next for the art sector in The Gulf?
The Monocle team returns to Dubai to consider how the UAE has remained more resilient than headlines might suggest. We’re joined by Ted Kemp, chief…
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Live from Sharjah: Trade, resilience and education in the Gulf as blockades continue
Team Monocle lands in Sharjah to see how the UAE has built resilience into its global trade and bet on education to further develop its status as an…
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Live from Dubai: Business, media and culture in the Gulf amid talks and blockades
Our team is in Dubai for a look at the business and investment community’s view and the impact of a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: The…
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Live from Abu Dhabi: US begins Hormuz blockade and how to revive tourism to the Gulf
We’re live from the UAE to discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the state of tourism in the Gulf. Plus: papers from London and…
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Live from the UAE: US prepares to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks
We get the view from the UAE and assess Donald Trump’s next move after peace talks in Islamabad collapse. Plus: the economic impact of the Iran war and…
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US-Iran Islamabad talks: all eyes on Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif hosts delegations from Washington and Tehran
Pakistan brokered a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with Donald Trump crediting conversations with prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, as…
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Iran-war fallout: The future of Nato and what’s next for Brand USA
The actions of the US in Iran have tested allies and diminished confidence in Washington’s global influence. Amid the fragile two-week ceasefire with…
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US and Iran agree to conditional ceasefire as JD Vance visits Hungary to boost Viktor Orbán
The US and Iran agree to a provisional two-week ceasefire while war skeptic JD Vance visits the administration’s biggest ally in Europe. Plus: EU defence…
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Trump’s Tuesday deadline: US and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz
The latest from the Gulf with Monocle’s regional correspondent Inzamam Rashid. Plus: a flick through the international papers, aviation news and why…
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War continues to escalate in Iran and Lebanon – is there any end in sight?
The US and Israel hint at a two-week deadline for the Middle East war, though diplomatic efforts have stalled. Then: Artemis II takes humans to record-breaking…
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Macron continues his visit to Asia and champions European 'predictability'
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, continues his Asian trip South Korea. Then: How are governments responding to the global oil crisis? Plus: Bosnian…
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Artemis II: Historic Nasa moon mission launches
As the Orion capsule orbits Earth before heading to the Moon, we discuss how the new space race will shape global politics. Then: Is the war in Iran changing…
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Trump says the Iran war could end in ‘two to three weeks’ despite US troop build-up
Despite the build-up of US troops in the Middle East, Trump has announced that the war may end soon. Then: Pakistan emerges as an unlikely mediator. Plus: how…
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Protests as Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Berlin and London
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was met with protests and support in Berlin for talks with German chancellor Friedrich Merz, including on…
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How drone technology has reshaped the wars in Ukraine and Iran
Military drones are everywhere: Ukraine is helping defend Gulf nations and Russia is helping Iran’s attack. We assess the impact of drones in Ukraine and…
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Will the war in Iran push Europe into stagflation? Plus: Art Basel Hong Kong
Europe braces for the economic fallout from the war in Iran as the OECD warns of a surge in prices. Plus: the impact on global aviation. Then: what we learned…
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Can Marco Rubio sell the Iran war to G7 foreign ministers?
US secretary of state Marco Rubio is expected to join the second day of the G7 foreign-ministers meeting outside Paris. Can he turn around the cooling…
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Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?
We untangle the mixed messages from the US and Iran and discuss how talks to end the war could move forward. Then: Belarus’s president, Alexander…
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Why the EU-Australia trade deal is a significant moment for the world
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalises a trade deal with Australia after years of talks. Plus: Danish election and Italian referendum…
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The war in Iran: the view from Tel Aviv
We cross to Tel Aviv as the war in Iran enters its fourth week. Then: how do the French municipal election results set the stage for 2027’s presidential…
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Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran
Reaction from Washington and Tokyo after Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, meets Donald Trump following his demands for help to protect the Strait…
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Iran threatens further retaliation as Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon
As the Middle East crisis continues, we discuss Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s intensified strikes on Lebanon. Then…
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Crisis in Cuba deepens and Zelensky in the UK and Spain
We discuss Donald Trump’s designs on Cuba as millions are left without power. Then: The UK and Ukraine agree a new defence partnership and Volodymyr…
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Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon begins, as France pushes for direct talks
The IDF begins a ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Then: How is global aviation being disrupted by war? Plus: Myanmar’s new parliament convenes…
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The Iran war: Does diplomacy have any chance of succeeding?
As the US and Israel continue to ramp up strikes on Tehran and Beirut, we discuss the likelihood that diplomacy might bring about a solution. Then…
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Iran’s new Ayatollah vows vengeance upon the US
The war in Iran continues to widen as Israel plans expanded strikes in Lebanon, the new Ayatollah Khamenei vows revenge and tankers are hit in the Strait of…
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Iran war prompts record release of strategic oil reserves
World governments, deeply worried about the impact of the Iran war on energy prices, have approved a record release of strategic petroleum reserves. Plus…
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Will Russia benefit from energy-market turmoil?
We discuss Donald Trump’s proposal to further ease oil sanctions as the Iran war sends prices soaring. Could the US throw Russia’s economy a life…
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Iran war: Could Turkey be drawn into the conflict?
Missiles entering Turkish airspace and new military deployments in Cyprus are raising questions about Ankara’s role in the escalating conflict. Turkey…
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Ten days of war: Iran appoints new supreme leader as Israeli and US strikes continue
Mojtaba Khamenei is appointed the successor to his father as Iran’s supreme leader. We get the view from the Gulf and discuss the implications for other…
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Lebanon plunged into crisis by Israel’s attacks as the war on Iran expands
Kim Ghattas joins from Beirut as the US-Israeli war with Iran spills into Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The war in Iran: the view from Cyprus and trade disruptions in Oman
Monocle security correspondent Gorana Grgić brings us the latest developments on the war in Iran. We head to Nicosia as the conflict reaches Cyprus. Then…
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Turkey’s balancing act on Iran and China’s new five-year plan
We discuss how Ankara will position itself as regional attacks continue and hear from Iranians fleeing to Turkey. Then: China’s annual Two Sessions…
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Middle East conflict: The view from Beirut and the UAE
We cover the latest from Beirut and Dubai and speak to Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the president of the UAE. Then: Canada and India reset…
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Conflict spreads to the wider region after the US-Israel strikes on Iran
The US and Israel’s campaign against Iran, which resulted in the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, has now expanded into a regional…
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US-Iran talks, Japan’s defence on alert and the growing rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Geneva flexes its diplomatic muscles with talks between Iran and the US. Japan will deploy missiles near Taiwan and what’s going on between the UAE and…