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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.

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63:09

Poland showcases greater defence clout at MSPO fair,...

The Globalist ·

2026/09/09

Poland has signed a defence co-operation deal with Canada as it hosts the largest Eastern European defence fair this week. Plus: How to organise a state funeral in Norway and why Soviet-era music is making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:00

Freedom Edge drills: trilateral exercises kick off...

The Globalist ·

2026/09/08

We explore the new trilateral defence drills and the extent of the US involvement. Plus: Undersea drone wars with Verineia Codrean of Euroatlas; the mayors of Lisbon and Maputo; and a look at Biennale Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:36

Why is Israeli settler violence a public relations...

The Globalist ·

2026/09/07

US ambassador Mike Huckabee visits the West Bank as settler violence worsens. Then: the EU makes a deal with Greenland, the global view of the end of summer and the Venice film festival continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Germany’s coalition conundrum: Can the AfD be contained?

The Globalist ·

2026/09/04

How Germany’s regional elections pose one of the greatest threats to Freidrich Merz and Germany’s political firewall against the AfD. Plus: why are some Asian airlines able to absorb the new cost of flying?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:05

Xi in Cairo and Egypt’s strategic balancing act

The Globalist ·

2026/09/03

Xi is visiting Egypt for the first time in a decade. Why does Cairo matter to Beijing and what does the visit tell us about Egypt’s ability to balance its relationships with China, the US and its regional partners?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:11

Why Russia remains a force in the Sahel

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2026/09/02

We look at Niger to understand Moscow’s continuing military role in the region. Plus: Hagen’s CEO Tim Schroeder on Danish coffee culture, the art of cartography and Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:56

Is the US-Iran conflict entering a new phase?

The Globalist ·

2026/09/01

Is the Middle East returning to war? We examine renewed US-Iran hostilities, the Gulf response and whether there is still a path back to negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Taiwan defies China as Dubai Airport defies the odds

The Globalist ·

2026/08/31

Taiwan and Australia battle China for primacy at the Pacific Islands Forum. Plus: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on how a key aviation hub has managed to keep flying through conflict and remain confident in its long-term plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

What’s behind renewed tensions between Greece and...

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2026/08/28

Are relations really deteriorating between the two countries or are they simply returning to old patterns? We analyse the situation in Europe’s southeast and look at what is driving the hostility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

What does Iceland’s EU vote mean for its sovereignty?

The Globalist ·

2026/08/27

Should Iceland get closer to the EU? We analyse what’s at stake in Saturday’s referendum and what it means for sovereignty and security in the North Atlantic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:07

The race to protect Europe’s airports from drones

The Globalist ·

2026/08/26

After three drones targeted Leipzig, the question arises: what can Europe’s airports do about it? Plus: New York gallerist Harper Levine at his outpost in Bangkok; Japan’s education model; and remembering Dolly Parton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:20

Operation Economic Outcast: Washington’s tough new...

The Globalist ·

2026/08/25

The US slaps harsh new sanctions on Iran as Pakistan tries to kickstart peace talks. Then: Andy Burnham’s first overseas visit as prime minister to Ukraine. And: Canadian news and a preview of Konfekt’s new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Are Sino-Japanese relations thawing as the US pulls...

The Globalist ·

2026/08/24

What is the future of security in Asia as Japanese lawmakers head to China? Then: Canada’s tariff war with the US, Kazakhstan’s elections, fashion archives from around the world and rentrée littéraire in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:37

Government debt mountains grow – are markets starting...

The Globalist ·

2026/08/21

The United States and Europe are experiencing rising borrowing costs as markets wise up to unprecedented levels of debt. Plus: Reviewing the start of Brazil’s electoral campaign and how to give your children independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Will Japan’s Sanae Takaichi stand up to the US?

The Globalist ·

2026/08/20

Over the past week, Japan’s prime minister Takaichi has seen the Trump administration sanction Tomoko Akane, a Japanese citizen and head of the International Criminal Court, which Japan still funds. Trump has also limited military drills with South Korea, which are in Japan’s national interest. So how will Takaichi respond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:16

Why Bangkok and Canberra are drawing closer

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2026/08/19

Thailand’s prime minister travels to Canberra as Bangkok looks to deepen ties with Australia. Could the relationship offer Thailand a useful alternative to its reliance on China?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

The art of mediation: Can Kushner break the Gaza...

The Globalist ·

2026/08/18

Can Jared Kushner bridge the divide between Hamas and Benjamin Netanyahu? We examine the art of mediation, how negotiators can break the deadlock over disarmament and withdrawal, and what leverage Washington and regional powers have to help secure a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:49

Live from Zürich with Tyler Brûlé: Why does...

The Globalist ·

2026/08/17

Why does Switzerland’s immigration rate keep tumbling? Then: outrage in North Korea as the US and South Korea begin joint military drills. And: we look at why specialist bookshops are still essential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:00

Live from Zürich: Switzerland’s neutrality vote and...

The Globalist ·

2026/08/14

With war in Europe, should Switzerland take a stricter approach to its neutrality stance? As campaigning starts on the Neutrality Initiative, we discuss how it could impact the Alpine nation’s standing in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Wargames: How Democrats are preparing as Trump...

The Globalist ·

2026/08/13

Amid fears that President Trump might interfere in the looming November ballot, primary votes in Minnesota and Wisconsin have revealed the differences between establishment candidates and more progressive elements in the Democratic Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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