Why is Jamaica asking the United Kingdom for $10bn (€8.6bn)?
Explainer 534: Jamaica's government is seeking legal guidance from King Charles on receiving reparations. What issues lie at the heart of th...
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Presented by Andrew Mueller, this is Monocle 24’s flagship global-affairs show featuring interviews with political leaders and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the day. Featured as a ‘...
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20 of 141 episodesPowering purpose in Stavanger
A special episode in association with Hitachi Energy, recorded at ONS 2026 in Stavanger, Norway. Andrew Mueller discusses the challenges and...
The geopolitics of going nuclear
Despite its troubled history, nuclear energy is back on the agenda across the globe. Could it be our saviour? And what are the strategic ris...
Explainer 533: Disgraced war criminal or Serbian hero? The diplomatic conundrum of Ratko Mladić’s death
Colonel-General Ratko Mladić died last week in prison in the Netherlands. Serbia has a complicated relationship with the disgraced war crimi...
Iran: Is the US out of options?
Six months into the US's war with Iran, is any kind of military victory possible? Or is the Strait of Hormuz the US's Suez? Rear admiral Mar...
Explainer 532: Why is Syria back on Washington’s Christmas card list?
After a warm reception between Donald Trump and President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria has been removed from the US list of state sponsors of terr...
After America: Europe’s new security order
As the US retreats from Nato's "all for one, one for all" clause, Europe is forging new defence ties. Can the West hold together without Was...
Explainer 531: Could Moldova reunite with Romania?
With Moldova vulnerable to Russian pressure and EU membership still years away, could reunification with Romania offer a shortcut to greater...
The Democrats’ warring factions: Each have won battles but who will win the war?
The Democrats' centrist and progressive wings have each claimed victories in the primary cycle. Is the Democratic Party on the verge of re-a...
Explainer 530: Who even is Russia’s anti-war party?
Russia's Supreme Court has barred the country's only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary "elections". Does the ban reflect an upti...
The Ceuta border crisis: Who’s really threatening Schengen?
The migration crisis in Ceuta sparked a fierce response across Europe. Does it expose a genuine threat to the border-free Schengen zone or a...
Explainer 529: What’s driving Morocco’s Trump highway?
Morocco confirmed this week that it has named a major highway in Western Sahara after US president Donald Trump. But what's the strategy beh...
CTRL + ALT + RIGHT: Has technofascism taken over Silicon Valley?
Thirty years ago, it was assumed that the internet would be an engine of liberal democracy. Now, Silicon Valley's massive wealth is embracin...
Explainer 528: Does India’s Cockroach party have legs?
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is scuttling onto the political stage. It has already claimed one minister's resignation but can con...
How can we ensure that the politics of heatwaves doesn’t cool off?
As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics aroun...
Explainer 527: Andy Burnham and the revolving door of UK politics
Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is...
When politics kicks off at the World Cup: what separates the screamers from the own goals?
The World Cup has always been political, including previous editions hosted by juntas and dictatorships. This year, presidents thumbed the s...
Explainer 526: Why Japan has been spooked into launching an intelligence service
Japan announced plans this week to establish its own intelligence agency, its first since the Second World War. But why now?
Powering Purpose in London
A special episode in association with Hitachi Energy, recorded at Midori House in London. Andrew Mueller discusses the challenges and opport...
The scramble for critical minerals
As the global competition for minerals intensifies, we consider the geopolitics at play. How did China emerge as a dominant force? And will...