Reflections on the September 11 anniversary, from London to New York
Monocle's Tyler Brûlé, Anita Riotta and Chris Cermak reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11. Plus: the Japanese-Americ...
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Sets the agenda in Asia and considers what’s been dominating the day in Europe and North America. The programme is sometimes co-hosted out of our Toronto and New York bureaux and features re...
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20 of 199 episodesUkraine strikes deep into the Russian Arctic’s gas heartland
Ukraine hits the Russian Arctic in the deepest strike of the war to date. Then: Bayeux Tapestry mania in London and the escalator dilemma in...
Warned by Iran and pressured by the US: South Korea’s Strait of Hormuz dilemma
What would happen if South Korea joined the war against Iran? Then: why are so many Republicans a no-show at Trump's new convention? And: ho...
Backlash from Israel as the UK, France and Canada ban imports from West Bank settlements
Israel angry as the UK, France and Canada ban imports from West Bank settlements. Then: Odesa considers prohibiting the Russian language in...
Is Germany’s far-right firewall about to crumble?
As the AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt, how strong is Germany's firewall against the far right? Then: Is the US concerned about Europe's space age...
What does Giorgia Meloni’s milestone mean for Europe’s far-right?
The Italian prime minister has beaten Silvio Berlusconi's record to lead the country's longest-serving postwar government. We look at what t...
Will Russian interference derail Europe’s future elections?
What can be done to stop Russia meddling in European elections? Then: France and the UK boost their historic ties. And: South Korea unveils...
Has the US found a way to beat Iran at its own game?
As strikes resume, we discuss whether the Iran war could stretch on forever. Then: are democratic socialists going to ruin US capitalism? Co...
Putin the puppeteer and, the art of being helpful
As Vladimir Putin tells Iran it has Moscow's support, what is he saying to Washington? Then: is the UAE trying to make itself indispensable...
Has Germany lost its aversion to war?
As Chancellor Merz prepares to point the finger at Moscow for hybrid attacks in Leipzig, how has Germany's foreign policy changed over the l...
How brands can overcome prestige dilution and Monocle’s weekly quiz
We examine the steep decline of the loyalty scheme and spotlight two luxury brands that are bucking the trend. Plus: Andrew Mueller defends...
John Ratcliffe’s in-person Moscow meeting: could it have been an email?
As Moscow confirms the director of the CIA's not-so-clandestine visit, we discuss what was on the agenda. Then: The Butcher of Bosnia dies a...
Oman and Pakistan are rewriting the rules of mediation – will this help or hinder a US-Iran deal?
Amid Oman's negotiations with Iran, how is mediation changing? Then: Can a national crisis have a silver lining for soft power? Plus: Is Tru...
Will the West normalise relations with Syria?
The US has removed Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism after 47 years. What will this actually mean in practice? Then: does the way politi...
The war of propaganda: how to read between the lines
Guy de Launey and the panellists discuss how to understand the reality of a situation when two sparring countries are bloviating. Plus: is f...
Live from Zürich: How will the upgraded China trade deal affect Swiss business?
Emma Nelson is joined by Erich Hoesli and Eveline Rosa to discuss the elimination of tariffs on almost all Swiss exports to China and whethe...
How would the US pulling troops from the Gulf shift regional power dynamics?
The US is mulling a major troop pull-back from the Gulf – is this a victory for Iran? Then: What will Latin Americans give up for secu...
Is the Geordie Howe International Bridge a symbol of all that’s going wrong between the US and Canada?
Are Trump's tariff threats against Canada burning bridges with the US's favourite neighbour? Then: Meta on trial, hardship bonuses for diplo...
Press freedoms in Afghanistan on the fifth anniversary of the Taliban takeover
In August 2021, Taliban fighters took control of the presidential palace in Kabul and re-established control over the whole country. Five ye...
What’s in a university ranking? How the US and UK still dominate
China is a budding superpower but the US and UK still dominate global university charts, even those by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. We hear...