Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk

I spy

In this special edition of ‘The Foreign Desk’, we speak to former spies from different...

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Explainer 363: Australia’s defence review

Australia’s defence review has identified an urgent need for the country to bolster its military...

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Thailand’s election: what is at stake?

The race to be Thailand’s next prime minister could result in a major opposition victory. Will...

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Explainer 362: What’s happening in Sudan?

Andrew Mueller explains the background of the deadly conflict in Sudan. See...

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Georgia on the brink

Georgia’s imprisoned former president, Mikhail Saakashvili, has become a focal point for...

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Explainer 361: Six degrees from Ireland

About 45 million Americans claim Irish ancestry – almost 10 times the population of Ireland. This...

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Good Friday Agreement, 25 years on

It has been 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, a landmark accord that...

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Explainer 360: A Presidential Incarceration?

Donald Trump appeared in a New York court this week facing 34 felony charges. Andrew Mueller...

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Why are Nordic nations great mediators?

Nordic nations are globally renowned for their contributions to international diplomacy. Why do...

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Explainer 359: It’s about time

Lebanese citizens were left hanging this week after an indecision on daylight saving time. Andrew...

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Iran and Saudi Arabia: friends again?

Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to restore diplomatic relations in a deal...

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Explainer 358: Colombia: Total Peace

In 2022, Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, introduced his Total Peace concept, a plan intended...

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Climate change: could militaries save the world?

Climate change is not merely an environmental problem; it’s also a threat to security and...

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Explainer 357: The awkward truth about Aukus

The US, UK and Australia have announced details of their plan to create a new fleet of...

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“We told you so”

As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine rage on, Baltic and Balkan countries are feeling vindicated in...

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Explainer 356: Who is Kemal Kilicdaroglu? 

An opposition candidate has been selected for the upcoming Turkish presidential election. Andrew...

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Finland and Sweden: in NATO’s waiting room

It’s been more than a year since Finland and Sweden submitted their applications to become NATO’s...

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Explainer 355: Ron DeSantis vs Disney World

Over the past year, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, has been removing self-governing rights...

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Munich Security Conference special edition

In this special episode, recorded at the Munich Security Conference, Andrew Mueller sits down...

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Explainer 354: Is Moldova Russia’s next target?

Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, has warned of a Russian plot to overthrow her government. Andrew...

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