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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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58:57

EU approves €90bn for Ukraine: what comes next?

The Globalist ·

2026/04/23

The EU grants Ukraine a much-anticipated €90bn loan, but what does that mean for Kyiv and why could Turkey host possible peace talks? Plus: the Delphi Economic Forum and we meet designer Tom Dixon at Salone del Mobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire: how do the two sides...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/22

With the ceasefire between Iran and the US extended at the last minute, we assess what comes next, with former diplomat Carne Ross. Plus: Why Nato chief Mark Rutte is visiting Turkey and the latest from Pope Leo’s Africa trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:34

Slovakia’s blocked flight and Slovenia’s government...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/21

We look at Slovak PM Robert Fico’s spat with the Baltics over Moscow and Slovenia’s coalition talks collapse. Plus: How Iran is affecting aviation, China-Japan tensions over Taiwan and Salone del Mobile’s first preview day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:42

From Hungary to Bulgaria, elections are promising...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/20

A week after Hungarians booted out Viktor Orbán in favour of the pro-European Union Péter Magyar, Bulgarians headed to the polls considering the opposite: many are eager to elect the Russia-friendly Rumen Radev. Bruno Kaufmann joins us from Sofia. Plus, the latest on Iran, Israel and Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:08

Live from Dubai: Conflict, tariffs and supply chain...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/17

The Monocle team returns to Dubai for a look at the state of trade in times of conflict, tariffs and supply chain upheaval with UAE trade minister, Thani bin Ahmed al-Zeyoudi. Plus: we hear from the ‘Khaleej Times’ and Christie’s auction house in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:15

Live from Sharjah: Trade, resilience and education in...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/16

Team Monocle lands in Sharjah to see how the UAE has built resilience into its global trade and bet on education to further develop its status as an international hub. Plus: the latest from Indonesia and the Nordics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Live from Dubai: Business, media and culture in the...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/15

Our team is in Dubai for a look at the business and investment community’s view and the impact of a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: The Avenue, Dubai’s cultural hub and anchor in times of conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Live from Abu Dhabi: US begins Hormuz blockade and...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/14

We’relive from the UAE to discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the state of tourism in the Gulf.Plus: papers from London and Zürich, and a look inside Abu Dhabi’s Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:40

Live from the UAE: US prepares to blockade the Strait...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/13

We get the view from the UAE and assess Donald Trump’s next move after peace talks in Islamabad collapse. Plus: the economic impact of the Iran war and the papers from Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:03

US-Iran Islamabad talks: all eyes on Pakistan as...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/10

Pakistan brokered a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with Donald Trump crediting conversations with prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, as decisive for the deal. But high-stakes talks in Islamabad this weekend will test whether a lasting peace agreement can be reached as JD Vance leads the US delegation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Iran-war fallout: The future of Nato and what’s next...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/09

The actions of the US in Iran have tested allies and diminished confidence in Washington’s global influence. Amid the fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran, president Trump met with Nato chief, Mark Rutte. We discuss what’s at stake for the alliance and if Brand USA can rebuild trust abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

US and Iran agree to conditional ceasefire as JD...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/08

The US and Iran agree to a provisional two-week ceasefire while war skeptic JD Vance visits the administration’s biggest ally in Europe. Plus: EU defence loans for Poland and the business of opera with Bassem Akiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Trump’s Tuesday deadline: US and Iran trade threats...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/07

The latest from the Gulf with Monocle’s regional correspondent Inzamam Rashid. Plus: a flick through the international papers, aviation news and whySwitzerland’s president is proposing to restrict wine imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:49

War continues to escalate in Iran and Lebanon – is...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/06

The US and Israel hint at a two-week deadline for the Middle East war, though diplomatic efforts have stalled. Then: Artemis II takes humans to record-breaking distances; Myanmar’s new president and Turner Prize-winner Rachel Whiteread.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:43

Macron continues his visit to Asia and champions...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/03

France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, continues his Asian trip South Korea. Then: How are governments responding to the global oil crisis? Plus: Bosnian footballers get diplomatic passports. And: Chocolate from Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:46

Artemis II: Historic Nasa moon mission launches

The Globalist ·

2026/04/02

As theOrioncapsule orbits Earth before heading to the Moon, we discuss how the new space race will shape global politics. Then: Is the war in Iran changing attitudes to nuclear proliferation? Plus: Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:08

Trump says the Iran war could end in ‘two to three...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/01

Despite the build-up of US troops in the Middle East, Trump has announced that the war may end soon. Then: Pakistan emerges as an unlikely mediator. Plus: how do you count the population of India?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:50

Protests as Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Berlin and...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/31

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was met with protests and support in Berlin for talks with German chancellor Friedrich Merz, including on whether to repatriate Syrians. We assess how Syrians view their new president, whether they’re likely to return and what Al-Sharaa wants from European leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:53

How drone technology has reshaped the wars in Ukraine...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/30

Military drones are everywhere: Ukraine is helping defend Gulf nations and Russia is helping Iran’s attack. We assess the impact of drones in Ukraine and Iran, and the link between the two conflicts following Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Saudi Arabia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Will the war in Iran push Europe into stagflation?...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/27

Europe braces for the economic fallout from the war in Iran as the OECD warns of a surge in prices. Plus: the impact on global aviation. Then: what we learned this week and Art Basel heads to Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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