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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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60:46

What’s on the agenda at this year’s Munich Security...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/13

We catch up with our team in Munich and discuss the Nato summit in Brussels. Then: the competition to be the main US-Iran mediator. Plus: the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Monocle at the Olympic Winter Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:43

Bangladesh heads to the polls in the first vote since...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/12

We discuss what’s at stake in the Bangladesh elections and whether the outcome could set the country on a path towards democracy. Then: preparations for the Munich Security Conference and cultural news from Japan Plus: we dig into recipes from a famed Parisian bistro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:54

Netanyahu in Washington as Iran calls his visit...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/11

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump as US-Iran negotiations continue. We discuss his aims and if he can achieve them. Then: Is partial EU membership possible for Ukraine? Plus: A month of Mamdani and Olympics latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Iran cracks down on top dissidents ahead of...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/10

The arrests of leading Iranian reformists. Tyler Brûlé sits down with Estonia’s president, Alar Karis. Plus: How are luxury hotels bucking the slowdown? Then we ski jump to the Olympics for the latest from our team in Milan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:14

Japan and Thailand at the polls: What next for the...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/09

As two mammoth elections take place in Japan and Thailand, we discuss the domestic and regional consequences. Then: former UN special representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, on if Trump’s Board of Peace can sign off an agreement in Sudan without the UN. Plus: Monocle at the Olympic Winter Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

US-Iran talks begin in Oman. Can common ground be found?

The Globalist ·

2026/02/06

US-Iran talks kick off in Oman, marking the first negotiations since Tehran’s 12-day war with Israel in June. We head to Muscat for the latest. Then: have tourists ruined the Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival? Plus: Taiwan’s government advises parents on teens’ K-pop obsessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:52

Last remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires: What...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/05

For the first time since the 1970s, there are no legally binding limits on US and Russian nuclear forces without a new pact in progress. We assess the risks. Then: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš meet in Rome. Plus: a look ahead to Japan’s elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Colombia’s president at the White House: Can US-Latin...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/04

Gustavo Petro meets with Trump as US-Latin America tensions soar. Then: the head of Nato makes a trip to Kyiv. Plus: Balochistan explained and Monocle at the World Governments Summit. And: the latest in architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:47

Talks begin in Dubai for the World Governments Summit

The Globalist ·

2026/02/03

We join our team at the World Governments Summit in Dubai for the latest from the event. Plus: the low-down on Singapore Airshow and a check-in from Spain’s annual global tourism fair, Fitur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Keir Starmer heads to Japan and the World Governments...

The Globalist ·

2026/02/02

UK prime minister Keir Starmer lands in Japan as he looks to improve his nation’s ties with East Asia. Plus: we head to Dubai for the World Governments Summit and to Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards. Then: the business behind couture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:04

Venezuela opens up its oil industry. Plus: a look...

The Globalist ·

2026/01/30

We look at the new law allowing foreign companies to operate in Venezuela’s oil industry, and what that means for the country. Then: France’s push for digital sovereignty. Plus: Emma Nelson samples the UK’s best croissant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:15

Mexico calls off oil shipment to Cuba and US...

The Globalist ·

2026/01/29

Mexico’s president insists that halting oil to Cuba is a “sovereign” decision. Then: US military builds up in the Gulf as President Trump tells Iran that time is “running out”. Plus: A look inside Monocle’s February issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:36

Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen and the ‘mother of...

The Globalist ·

2026/01/28

Israel says that it will reopen the key border crossing with Egypt after nearly two years. Then: we look into the details of the landmark free-trade agreement between India and the EU. Plus: the latest from Mozambique as the country suffers ongoing floods. And: K-pop soft power in Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:02

European commitment to renewable energy and security...

The Globalist ·

2026/01/27

Ten countries, including the UK, back a vast fleet of offshore wind projects in the North Sea and outline security co-operation. Then: Life in Iran, and high jewellery at Paris Couture Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Japan dissolves parliament: Will the gamble pay off?

The Globalist ·

2026/01/26

Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s 12-day election campaign gets under way. And: why Ukrainian Fashion Week has been rescheduled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:41

Wrapping the week in Davos: Greenland, Ukraine and...

The Globalist ·

2026/01/23

We analyse a furious week of heavyweight diplomacy and conflict at the World Economic Forum in Davos, including Donald Trump, Mark Carney’s ‘rupture’, Greenland and Ukraine-Russia peace talks. Juliet Linley and Gorana Grgić tell us how the world order is changing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

Trump climbs down from escalating Greenland threats

The Globalist ·

2026/01/22

US President announces a ‘framework of a future deal’. We look at what’s next. Then: we check in from the World Economic Forum in Davos and speak to the mayor of Nuuk. Plus: the latest in the world of culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:49

Will anyone stand up to Donald Trump at Davos?

The Globalist ·

2026/01/21

Trump is set to appear at Davos as he continues to undermine key allies. Then: Spain in mourning after deadly train crash and Syria’s fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Plus: Dispatches from Nuuk and LVMH Watch Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Trump’s first year back: Is he making America great...

The Globalist ·

2026/01/20

At its one-year mark, we assess the Trump’s administration’s global impact. Plus: we join our team in Nuuk for the latest in Greenland and head to the World Economic Forum in Davos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:38

The World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos

The Globalist ·

2026/01/19

As the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum begins, we unpack this year’s theme of dialogue amid geopolitical tensions. Plus: the big moments of Milano Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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