The Globalist
Monocle
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.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
Monocle
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Contact:
Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
Email:
info@monocle.com
Episodes
Live from Dubai: Conflict, tariffs and supply chain woes impact Gulf trade
4/17/2026
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.
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Duration:00:59:08
Live from Sharjah: Trade, resilience and education in the Gulf as blockades continue
4/16/2026
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.
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Duration:00:59:15
Live from Dubai: Business, media and culture in the Gulf amid talks and blockades
4/15/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:51
Live from Abu Dhabi: US begins Hormuz blockade and how to revive tourism to the Gulf
4/14/2026
We’re live 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.
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Duration:00:58:51
Live from the UAE: US prepares to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks
4/13/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:40
US-Iran Islamabad talks: all eyes on Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif hosts delegations from Washington and Tehran
4/10/2026
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.
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Duration:00:59:03
Iran-war fallout: The future of Nato and what’s next for Brand USA
4/9/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:57
US and Iran agree to conditional ceasefire as JD Vance visits Hungary to boost Viktor Orbán
4/8/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:56
Trump’s Tuesday deadline: US and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz
4/7/2026
The latest from the Gulf with Monocle’s regional correspondent Inzamam Rashid. Plus: a flick through the international papers, aviation news and why Switzerland’s president is proposing to restrict wine imports.
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Duration:00:58:54
War continues to escalate in Iran and Lebanon – is there any end in sight?
4/6/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:49
Macron continues his visit to Asia and champions European 'predictability'
4/3/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:43
Artemis II: Historic Nasa moon mission launches
4/2/2026
As the Orion capsule 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.
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Duration:00:58:46
Trump says the Iran war could end in ‘two to three weeks’ despite US troop build-up
4/1/2026
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?
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Duration:00:58:08
Protests as Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Berlin and London
3/31/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:50
How drone technology has reshaped the wars in Ukraine and Iran
3/30/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:53
Will the war in Iran push Europe into stagflation? Plus: Art Basel Hong Kong
3/27/2026
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.
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Duration:00:58:54
Can Marco Rubio sell the Iran war to G7 foreign ministers?
3/26/2026
US secretary of state Marco Rubio is expected to join the second day of the G7 foreign-ministers meeting outside Paris. Can he turn around the cooling attitudes from allies that have infuriated Trump? Plus: Tyler Brûlé on the world’s 10 best airports.
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Duration:00:58:50
Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?
3/25/2026
We untangle the mixed messages from the US and Iran and discuss how talks to end the war could move forward. Then: Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko, visits North Korea and Estée Lauder and Puig in talks to merge. Plus: an interview with Argentinian duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.
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Duration:00:59:00
Why the EU-Australia trade deal is a significant moment for the world
3/24/2026
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalises a trade deal with Australia after years of talks. Plus: Danish election and Italian referendum results.
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Duration:00:58:31
The war in Iran: the view from Tel Aviv
3/23/2026
We cross to Tel Aviv as the war in Iran enters its fourth week. Then: how do the French municipal election results set the stage for 2027’s presidential race? Plus: misinformation in Ljubljana and BTS’s long-awaited comeback in Seoul.
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Duration:00:58:57