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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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58:51

Where does Ukraine go from here?

The Globalist ·

2025/03/03

We analyse a critical weekend in geopolitics with Ukrainian MP Yevheniia Kravchuk, a view from the ground of the London summit with Vincent McAviney, reactions from Steve Crawshaw and Monocle’s Chris Lord. Plus: Asia aviation news and the Oscar results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

The heart of the deal: Zelensky in Washington

The Globalist ·

2025/02/28

As the president of Ukraine travels to the White House to negotiate his country’s future, Chris Cermak is joined by Ukrainian MP Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze. Then: is the France-Algeria migration pact doomed? Plus: the Art Basel Awards, Japan’s cargo-only bullet train and ‘What We Learned’ this week with Andrew Mueller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:44

European leaders rally for Ukraine and Europe’s...

The Globalist ·

2025/02/27

Why European leaders made a show of strength in Kyiv as the US steps back. We explore how Riyadh is positioning itself on the frontline of diplomacy; keep an eye on the election in Poland after the dust settles in Germany; assess the effect of Lunar New Year domestic travel on China’s airlines; and examine why the next generation of luxury watchmakers is coming from Japan. Plus: the cheese war between Switzerland and France is maturing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

The Globalist ·

2025/02/27

As the US House of Representatives passes a budget resolution that calls for trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts, we discuss what a huge victory for Donald Trump will mean for the US. Then: tension between China and Taiwan ramps up. Plus: Monocle magazine’s March issue, the future of the office space and Fernando Augusto Pacheco with a cultural round-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:52

Israel-Hamas ceasefire finds new footing

The Globalist ·

2025/02/26

We explore the latest in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with our Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen. Then: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol makes closing arguments in his impeachment trial and the US sees a curious return of measles. Plus Bill Browder on US-Russia sanctions and Oscars CEO Bill Kramer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:55

Germany at the polls

The Globalist ·

2025/02/24

As Germany votes on who will lead the country for the next four years, Monocle’s Chris Cermak joins Emma Nelson from Berlin to discuss what comes next. Plus: we get the latest from Syria, Canada’s flag turns 60, highlights from Japan’s stationary awards and the Salon d’Agriculture takes place in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

Ukraine-US tensions deepen: what’s next?

The Globalist ·

2025/02/21

Trading of insults, a cancelled joint press conference and the refusal to sign a draft UN resolution condemning Russia’s aggression. We examine the deepening feud between Ukraine and the US and what it means for the prospect of peace. We’re also in Berlin as Germany prepares to head to the polls. Then: a look ahead to midterm elections in the Philippines and a conversation about Birkenstock and artistic copyright. Plus: theatre news, Design Biennale Rotterdam and ‘What We

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58:59

Yoon Suk Yeol’s criminal trial begins

The Globalist ·

2025/02/20

As South Korea tries a sitting president in a criminal court for the first time in its history, John Nilsson-Wright and Steven Borowiec join Emma Nelson to discuss where the country’s political crisis could go next. Plus: London Fashion Week begins, journalist Steven Erlanger on Germany’s elections and what to expect from Frieze LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Taiwan: the other looming conflict

The Globalist ·

2025/02/19

While the US seeks reconciliation with Russia, it angers China by quietly dropping reference to opposing Taiwan’s independence. Then: Turkey detains PKK suspects, what Ukraine thinks of the US-Russia talks, South Korea’s secret sauce joins Unesco list and tech news with David Phelan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:01

US-Russia talks begin in Riyadh

The Globalist ·

2025/02/18

We discuss Washington and Moscow’s push for peace in Ukraine, without Kyiv or Brussels at the table. Then: China’s president, Xi Jinping, signals that Beijing is open for business as he courts private-sector innovation. Plus: a flip through the international papers, design news and a jolt of caffeine at Monocle’s newly opened Paris café.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:38

European leaders to hold emergency summit

The Globalist ·

2025/02/17

As European leaders announce an emergency meeting to discuss Ukraine, Suzanne Lynch joins Emma Nelson to consider where ceasefire talks might go next. Plus: the African Union Summit examines the future of the continent; a look at the effects of the Santorini earthquake on hospitality; and the Japanese IT company offering ‘hangover leave’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:47

Car attack rattles first day of the Munich Security...

The Globalist ·

2025/02/14

Monocle is in Munich with the latest on the “terror attack” as the Bavarian capital kicks off its high-stakes security conference. Plus: China-UK talks revive, Nordic news and why romance bookshops are booming. Then: a special interview with the prime minister of the Solomon Islands, the honourable Jeremiah Manele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Modi at the White House and Erdogan in Islamabad

The Globalist ·

2025/02/13

As Narendra Modi becomes the fourth head of state to visit the White House during Donald Trump’s second term, Maya Sharma and Natasha Lindstaedt discuss the tensions that lie beneath the bonhomie. Then: Turkey’s president goes to Pakistan and the Munich Security Conference begins. Also on the programme: could K-Pop be South Korea’s secret weapon against Trump’s trade war? Plus: we speak with Rainer Stampfer, president of global operations at Four Seasons Hotels and

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58:58

Will Canada and the EU join forces?

The Globalist ·

2025/02/12

Justin Trudeau visits Brussels as Donald Trump imposes tariffs on allies; Sudan’s civil war enters a new phase; and Denmark reports a historic low of asylum seekers. Plus: Saïd Business School’s Soumitra Dutta at Dubai’s World Governments Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:04

King Abdullah II at the White House, JD Vance in Europe

The Globalist ·

2025/02/11

As King Abdullah II visits the White House amid rising anger over Donald Trump's Gaza proposal, Burcu Ozcelik joins Emma Nelson to discuss how tensions might be resolved. Then: JD Vance and Pete Hegseth visit Europe and the Munich Security Conference. Plus: Dubai’s World Governments Summit and the director and leading actress of ‘I’m Still Here’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:49

Ecuador holds polarising elections amid promises on...

The Globalist ·

2025/02/10

Ecuador holds elections with tackling crime at the top of the agenda. Plus: A tit-for-tat tariff war between China and the US, Bethlehem’s declining visitors, why the Baltics have cut power from Russia and Superbowl fashions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Israel’s army prepares for ‘voluntary departure’ of...

The Globalist ·

2025/02/07

Israel’s defence minister prepares to put Trump’s Gaza plan into action. Rosa Freedman and Nada AlTaher join Emma Nelson to discuss. Plus: the Philippines’s vice-president is impeached, birthright citizenship and Stockholm Design Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

How to oppose Trump’s Gaza plan

The Globalist ·

2025/02/06

Jordan and Egypt lead reactions to a seismic shift in US foreign policy in the Middle East. Then: why Taiwan is sending marines to its airport, why Austria can’t form a government and why Nissan and Honda won’t be doing business together. Plus: arts news with Ben Luke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:48

What role can Turkey play in the new Syria?

The Globalist ·

2025/02/05

As Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s transitional president, meets Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, we ask: what role is Turkey seeking to play when it comes to regional security? Then we discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to the White House to see Donald Trump. Plus, a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, former Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg makes a comeback in Norwegian politics and press freedom in Czechia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:48

Yoon Suk Yeol’s trial continues

The Globalist ·

2025/02/04

As the trial of South Korea’s impeached president continues, Monocle’s Seoul correspondent, Jeyup S Kwaak, and John Nilsson-Wright join Emma Nelson to discuss what comes next. Also on the programme: is USAID doomed? We delve into the global consequences of freezing US aid. Then: after an eight-month wait, Belgium has a new government. What took it so long? Plus: all the winners from Sundance Film Festival and the Critics’ Choice Awards with Karen Krizanovich.See

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