Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk

Explainer 413: Iran and Israel

Andrew Mueller explains why Iran delivered a missile strike against Israel and the potential...

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Mice that roar

Global events tend to be shaped by the great powers: those countries with vast territories,...

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• 6 días

Explainer 412: Going for gold

Zimbabwe is introducing its new official currency, the ZiG, which is tied to the country’s gold...

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• 9 días

Emmanuel Macron: Europe’s ‘Raging Bull’?

Black-and-white photos of Emmanuel Macron pounding a boxing bag sparked bemusement in France and...

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• 13 días

Explainer 411: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Andrew Mueller explains who the IRGC are and why they are being targeted by Israel.   See...

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• 16 días

Islamic State: they never went away

Why did Islamic State target Russia and is the terror group still a big threat in the Middle East...

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• 20 días

Explainer 410: Water fight in the South China Sea

Andrew Mueller explains why the China Coast Guard attacked a Filipino civilian boat with a water...

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• 23 días

How has war changed Volodymyr Zelensky?

Comedian-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky has found himself leading Ukraine in the nation’s...

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• 27 días

Explainer 409: Niger and the USA

Andrew Mueller explains the significance of Niger cutting ties with the US military – and why it...

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• 30 días

Crisis in Haiti

The Caribbean nation continues to grapple with gang violence, political upheaval and a...

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Explainer 408: Another failed referendum

Andrew Mueller explains why the people of Ireland said “no” to rewording their constitution – and...

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The future of dissent in Russia

Next weekend, Russia will hold an election that will effectively grant Vladimir Putin another...

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Explainer 407: Haiti calls for aid

This week, Haiti’s plight under gang rule has intensified as its prime minister, Ariel Henry, is...

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Wake up Europe

As former US president Donald Trump undermines Nato, is it high time for Europe to get its act...

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Explainer 406: Whither the Palestinian Authority

After the Palestinian prime minister, Mohammad Shtayyeh, announces his resignation, Andrew...

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Munich Security Conference special edition

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

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Explainer 405: Taliban 2.0

After the Taliban refused to attend a UN conference in Doha about Afghanistan this week, Andrew...

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The other half

The role of first lady or, increasingly, first gentleman, can be one of the most potent...

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Explainer 404: Putsch away democracy

Andrew Mueller explains how Senegal’s president, Macky Sall, is clinging to power beyond his term...

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Indonesia’s election: what’s at stake?

Voters in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, are gearing up to elect their next...

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