Can design and fashion events project soft power at a time of political uncertainty?
A special design and fashion edition of 'The Monocle Daily'. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss Paris Fashion Week during protests, Salo...
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20 of 219 episodesWhere next for Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on its infrastructure
With the Houthis warning Saudi Arabia to stay away from oil facilities, we consider how the Kingdom will respond. Plus: the Arctic Circle As...
Has Macron’s attempt to contain student protests made things worse?
Aliona Hlivco and Charles Hecker join to discuss why the Paris school protests have expanded beyond France. Then: Russia strikes a Ukraine a...
Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem
With Israel expected to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, we explore why Britain is determined to keep its diplomatic foothold in th...
Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff
Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus:...
The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week
Robert Bound joins 'The Monocle Daily' Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina...
Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date
As Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections....
Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump
After a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war's unpopularity given Tehran sw...
The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises?
As Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker...
What’s the true cost of co-operation?
As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that's used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence p...
Is neutrality all that it’s cracked up to be?
As Switzerland prepares to vote on enforcing its neutral status, Benno Zogg from the Swiss Federal Department of Defence explains what this...
Diesel shortages: How seriously should we take a potential US exports ban?
Carole Walker and Anand Menon discuss Donald Trump's threat to ban diesel exports. Plus: Australia's OpenAI hack and the best places to reti...
What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights?
Will paralysing Iran's airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a "failed state" and Bordeaux residents get a say in how thei...
Donald Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly – but is anyone still listening?
The US president addresses the UN General Assembly amid a row over press freedom. Then: France responds to fuel protests and Seoul's mayor p...
A diplomacy special: the 81st UNGA, the Urban 20 Summit and lobbying in lobbies
Leaders of the world flock to New York for the 81st edition of the United Nations General Assembly. Then: are US sanctions any more effectiv...
Why the first Duma elections since the outbreak of the Ukraine war matter to Russia
Russians go to the polls across three days to elect a new State Duma. Then: The Michelin Keys list 2026, Burberry's trench coat at the V&A a...
Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026: Is there a future for the old-school news anchor?
The Monocle Daily team broadcast live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit. Tonight we ask: can foreign news organisations...
Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026
The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region's largest...
What’s preventing progress when it comes to Israel negotiations?
Ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for talks unlikely to produce a result. Then: Can Hungary's fresh start be a blueprin...
Do North Korean rockets and threats have new implications for South Korea and the US?
Pyongyang boasts of new powers after Saturday's missile launches. Then: Is Rubio playing the right game; is Trump the "smart president" who...