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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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China’s economy has weakened in the past few years, will 2025 bring a reversal of fortunes? Plus, where will Beijing stand on the biggest geopolitical issues of the year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Agenda-setting news from the worlds of geopolitics, business and culture. Plus: Lithuania’s former foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis offers his outlook for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Cermak and guests discuss some of the biggest themes of the year ahead, from defence to travel and climate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the festive season continues, Christopher Cermak is joined by the Monocle team to review the year in food and culture. Plus: we reflect on a remarkable past 12 months in aviation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It has been another big year in fashion and design. Christopher Cermak is joined by Monocle’s teams in London and Zürich to discuss their highlights, from the runway to the pavement. Plus: HJ Mai explores the German Bundeswehr market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we draw nearer to the close of 2024, Christopher Cermak is joined by Nina dos Santos and a host of other regional specialists to review an unprecedented year in geopolitics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear the latest from the war on Ukraine as Olga Tokariuk joins Emma Nelson from Chernivtsi. Plus: the search for flight MH370 continues and best-selling author Tim Marshall joins Andrew Mueller to discuss what goes into a decent quiz about geopolitics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the time finally ripe for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas? Plus: Ukraine’s Ark Project with Czech help, why the US government could shut down on Saturday and the world’s first luxury theme park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Border tensions in Syria continue as Israel claims it will maintain a buffer zone in the country. Plus: a look at Asheville’s hurricane recovery, a flick through Monocle’s Greece handbook and how Portugal’s passports are getting a makeover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The European Union is reopening its delegation in Syria while France is sending envoys to Damascus. How can diplomacy help rebuild the country? Then: we look at what Moscow describes as “inevitable retribution” towards Ukraine following the killing of a top general. Plus: Ecowas approves three-nation exit from the bloc, Taiwan gets new US-made tanks to boost its defences and ‘Le Monde’ newspaper turns 80.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As reports emerge of significant losses to North Korean troops fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, we assess whether the war between Moscow and Kyiv is at a turning point. Then: Israel’s isolationism continues as it shutters its Dublin embassy. Plus: transport changes in London, fashion news, ‘Forbes’ magazine opens a private-members’ club and we remember India’s legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to lose a no-confidence motion set for today. What will that mean for Germany and the world as yet another nation faces a governmental crisis? Plus: the latest from Israel, a look at the political situation in South Korea, the protests in Serbia and we meet Austrian singer Sofie Royer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Syria plans to rebuild, Hafed al-Ghwell joins Christopher Cermak to discuss what the future holds. Plus: what next for the Nakagin Capsule Tower site, the Vatican’s keffiyeh controversy and a look at a Czech film that has outsold ‘Barbie’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What will it take to resurrect Syria’s once-stunning built environment? Also in the programme: the humanitarian view from Odessa with Jan Egeland, the secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, and the results of a new poll from the European Council on Foreign Relations on attitudes towards EU-UK relations. Plus, we examine the global implications of Kenya’s illicit gold trade and take a dram from the seasonal whiskey menu at the Fife Arms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime, what will happen to the millions of Syrians who were granted asylum abroad? We give you the latest and look at why strikes are continuing. Plus: Emmanuel Macron’s grand coalition talks, China sends its largest fleet in nearly 30 years to the Taiwan region – and we meet Finland’s ambassador to the UK, Jukka Siukosaari, and Business Finland’s director for western Europe, Jukka Holappa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the collapse of the Assad regime, the UN Security Council meets to discuss what comes next in Syria. Also in the programme: the UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, makes a historic visit to Cyprus; we meet the president and CEO of Future Caucus; and a flick through the new handbook launched by Monocle last night. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on 2025’s Golden Globes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest on Syria as Bashar al-Assad flees to Moscow and rebels claim Damascus. Plus, the future of Yoon Suk Yeol, Romania’s cancelled election and Saudi Arabia’s new date-based soft drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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brits are inbred...just look at them...have a nice day !
you mean Friday 19 August!
Because vaccine visas would be public, the information would be available, that's the whole point. that is why it can't be like a passport and the information in it is sensitive. And also, 3rd world countries wouldn't be able to access a computer and the internet to register and control? This is not a real argument. Who did they interview? My neighbour?