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US-Iran war cools but for how long?

Washington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be? Plus: the rise of dining alone, culture news and a Konfekt preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jul

Explainer 526: Why Japan has been spooked into launching an intelligence service

Japan announced plans this week to establish its own intelligence agency, its first since the Second World War. But why now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jul

Ukraine tackles Patriot missiles and Asean talks Myanmar’s civil war

Will producing Patriot missiles be the turning point that Ukraine’s defense needed? Asean members discuss how to engage with Myanmar amid its civil war. Then: the Orient Express returns to connect Trieste, Italy, and Belgrade, Serbia. Plus: we head to Broadway to see the season’s shining stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Jul

Skyfirst CEO Olivier Perdriel on geopolitical flight-path disruptions and the future of private aviation

Olivier Perdriel stops by Monocle’s Paris bureau to discuss his boutique aviation business, which started with a single aircraft and now operates a fleet of long-range and ultra-long-range jets. He discusses navigating geopolitical uncertainty and why relationships remain his company’s greatest competitive advantage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jun

Explainer 522: The World Cup seat France won’t fill

While Fifa faces reports of unsold tickets, one seat at France’s World Cup matches is being deliberately left empty. But why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jul

Can US-Iran peace talks survive the latest fighting?

Have Washington and Tehran reached the limits of what force can accomplish or is risk of a wider regional conflict growing? Plus: A flick through the papers, Southeast Asia news and why chilled red wines are keeping us cool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 May

US-Iran ceasefire at breaking point after fresh attacks in the UAE and Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump as the US and Iran trade accusations over strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Fico’s U-turn on Ukraine and the state of EU-Canada relations as Mark Carney addresses European leaders in Armenia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Mar

Obsession, precision and performance, with Richard Mille at the International Concours of Elegance St Moritz

A special episode of Konfekt Korner, brought to you in collaboration with luxury watchmaking brand Richard Mille. We step onto frozen Lake St Moritz to immerse ourselves in the spectacle of beautiful classic cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Apr

Threads and tea: new takes on Japanese tradition with Ichijiku and Ito En

Founder Aaron Benjamin shares how his Tokyo-based luxury fashion brand Ichijiku grew out of a collection of gifted kimonos and has since evolved into what he describes as more of an art gallery than a traditional label. Plus: executive advisor and tea ambassador, Rona Tison, on Ito En’s global expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 May

‘When you’re winning, change your game’: Hair raising success rules from Oribe co-founder Daniel Kaner

Oribe co-founder Daniel Kaner talks about creating a luxury haircare brand that brings fashion, fragrance and performance together. He shares why the best time to innovate is when you’re gaining momentum. Plus: Dilli House founder Arpit Kaushik on going against the grain and creating an ‘anti-perfume’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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