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
Turkey in the crosshairs as Trump mulls sanctions on Russian oil importers
8/7/2025
Turkey’s delicate balancing act as the Nato member faces possible US tariffs over its Russian oil ties. Plus: Lebanon’s push to disarm Hezbollah, a flick through the international newspapers and climate news.
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Duration:00:58:58
What Brics, Donald Trump’s tariffs and Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine have in common
8/6/2025
Trump is threatening Brics nations, including India and Brazil, with rapidly rising tariffs over Russian oil. Moscow is hoping this will drive a further wedge between the Brics and the US.
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Duration:00:58:50
Intra-Korean relations and the dismantling of South Korea’s border speakers
8/5/2025
South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, orders the removal of loudspeakers to reduce tension with Pyongyang. Plus: Witkoff in Moscow, luxury earnings takeaways and a musical round-up with Matt Wolf.
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Duration:00:58:58
Malaysia hosts Thai-Cambodia peace talks as ceasefire holds
8/4/2025
Defence ministers and military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia meet in Malaysia following violent clashes last week.
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Duration:00:58:52
Trump raises Canada tariff to 35% as the world reacts to new levies
8/1/2025
We explore the global economic consequences as President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs begin with all eyes on Canada, Australia and India.
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Duration:00:58:47
The aftershock of Zelensky’s anti-corruption scandal
7/31/2025
As Ukraine’s parliament readies to vote on reversing last week’s rollback of anti-corruption laws, Andrey Kurkov sees cause for optimism. Plus: Trump puts pressure on India over its ties with Russia and transport news.
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Duration:00:59:00
While the US threatens tariffs, Russia has been busy bypassing sanctions
7/30/2025
We delve into Russia’s efforts to bypass Western sanctions and consider whether the country will respond to new US tariff threats. Plus: recognising a Palestinian state gathers steam.
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Duration:00:58:59
As Thai and Cambodian militaries meet, can a ceasefire between the two nations hold?
7/29/2025
Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, looks at whether a ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by the US and Malaysia, will pass muster as military delegations meet today.
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Duration:00:58:51
Taiwan’s recall elections and the future of air travel in Dubai
7/28/2025
We get an update about life on the ground in Kyiv. Then: recall elections in Taiwan shift relations with Beijing. And: Dubai Airport nears 100 million annual passengers milestone.
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Duration:00:58:57
Macron says France will recognise a Palestinian state, becoming the first G7 nation to do so
7/25/2025
We discuss the diplomatic implications of president Macron stating that France will recognise a Palestinian state. Plus: the latest from the Thailand-Cambodia border and why the global economy is, so far, ignoring tariffs.
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Duration:00:58:37
China and the EU celebrate 50 years of diplomacy with strained summit
7/24/2025
EU leaders head to Beijing as the war in Ukraine and rising trade tensions dampen Sino-European relations. Plus: the view from Kyiv and the Yokohama Museum of Art’s new exhibition.
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Duration:00:58:59
Japan and the US announce an unexpected trade deal. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival
7/23/2025
The view from Tokyo as Japan and the US reach trade deal. Then: Iran, Russia and China debate a response to possible nuclear sanctions from the E3. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
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Duration:00:58:55
“The war in Gaza must end now” calls for an immediate ceasefire from 25 foreign ministers
7/22/2025
We examine the potential impact as 25 countries call for an end to the war in Gaza, accusing Israel of the inhumane killing of civilians.
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Duration:00:58:39
The effects of Japan’s upper-house elections on a fragile economy
7/21/2025
We unpack the results of Japan’s upper-house elections, including their effects on the minority government of Shigeru Ishiba, the economy and Japan’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump.
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Duration:00:58:46
Can South Africa keep its G20 presidency promises?
7/18/2025
As the G20 finance ministers gather for a second day in Durban, we discuss whether or not the host country’s presidency has lived up to its pledges.
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Duration:00:57:45
Ukraine’s leadership shake-up as Washington ramps up military support for Kyiv
7/17/2025
Ukraine undergoes its most significant government reshuffle since the start of the war.
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Duration:00:58:35
The race to attract international students and the best of Monocle’s ‘Mediterraneo’
7/16/2025
Israel strikes Syria’s Druze city Suwayda overnight. New Zealand eyes international students spurned by the US and Australia. Plus: Monocle’s ‘Mediterraneo’ and the Emmy nominations.
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Duration:00:58:59
US to deliver “top of the line” weapons to Ukraine
7/15/2025
Donald Trump hosts Mark Rutte at the White House and announces a new weapons deal for Ukraine. We get the view from Kyiv.
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Duration:00:57:51
Trump’s Ukraine U-Turn and the Moomins turn 80
7/14/2025
We unpack the reasoning behind Trump’s change of heart on Ukraine. Then: we address Turkey’s cultural clampdown as streaming platform Spotify threatens to pull out of the nation. Plus: Finland’s Moomins turn 80.
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Duration:00:58:30
Europe weighs Ukraine’s reconstruction and lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina
7/11/2025
Global leaders meet in Rome to explore the reconstruction of Ukraine and its eventual accession to the EU. Then: lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portuguese art fairs and a pop star drops by.
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Duration:01:01:07