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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

VOR 7 STD.

Explainer 447: Why is Israel striking Syria?

As Syrians celebrate Assad’s fall, Israel is striking targets across the country. Andrew Mueller explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Min.
VOR 4 TAGEN

The case for indigenous political inclusion

Against strong resistance, indigenous communities are asserting their right to inclusion in the political systems of their respective nations. Andrew Mueller speaks to Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, the illustrator of ‘When the World Was Soft: Yindjibarndi Creation Stories’, Alex Mankiewicz, and a justice of the Shawnee Tribe Supreme Court and law professor, Kristen Carpenter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Min.
4. DEZ.

Explainer 446: The South Korean coup that wasn’t

As South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol attempts to undo last night’s shock announcement of martial law, Andrew Mueller explains the real reasons behind the attempted coup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Min.
30. NOV.

Taiwan’s China problem

As Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te embarks on his first international tour, we explore this delicate moment for an island that China still claims as a rogue province. Will China really try to reclaim Taiwan? And how would the island – and its allies – go about its defence? Andrew Mueller speaks with journalist, William Yang, and defence expert, Arthur Ding, in Taipei, plus filmmaker Venessa Hope in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 Min.
27. NOV.

Explainer 445: Are Romania’s election candidates really that surprising?

As we wait to hear if Romania will annul its first round of elections, Andrew Mueller explains why the shocking result should not be that shocking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Min.
23. NOV.

Is Europe ready for war?

This week, households in Sweden received a government pamphlet entitled ‘In Case Of Crisis Or War’, while similar manuals were published across Scandinavia. Some European nations are evidently preparing for war, but are they ready? Andrew Mueller is joined by Monocle’s Gunnar Gronlid to speak with Richard Shirreff, the former Nato Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook, former director and CEO of the German Council on Foreign Relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 Min.
20. NOV.

Explainer 444: Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting?

Andrew Mueller explains the origin of the controversial bill New Zealand’s Maori are protesting against. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Min.
16. NOV.

Trump’s doctrine: the sequel

Following Trump’s first cabinet appointments, we consider what his second term might mean for tensions between international powers. Andrew Mueller speaks with Amy Mackinnon, national security reporter for ‘Foreign Policy’; John Herbst, former US ambassador to Ukraine; Stephen Young, former ambassador to China; and Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

41 Min.

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18 Bewertungen

Great

06.01.2021

marleylegend5

Great topics and quality, amazing host and superb choice of guests. Thank you!
Simply Refreshing

11.07.2016

Daniel E. Ritchie

Information driven, calm discussions, insightful questions - Need I say more? This is a podcast which seeks to find and address the real issues, and has become a weekly staple in my media diet.
Excellent Radio Show on Foreign Affairs

27.06.2016

Munich1975

Whether the covered topic is the refugee crisis, Near East, Brexit or anything else. The stories are allways very-well researched and offering new insights.

Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.