Monocle 24: The Globalist

We explore the global economic consequences as President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs begin with all eyes on Canada, Australia and India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine undergoes its most significant government reshuffle since the start of the war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump hosts Mark Rutte at the White House and announces a new weapons deal for Ukraine. We get the view from Kyiv. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s grip on his opposition tightens, we discuss the future of the country and why there are now calls for an early election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the EU strike a trade agreement with the Trump administration? Israel’s ultra-orthodox jews are drafted to fight, ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Malaysia and the global race to build more icebreakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmanuel Macron visits the UK, while Japan’s emperor, Naruhito, is in Mongolia for a weeklong trip. Plus: Haute Couture Week in Paris, news from Ukraine and the UAE, and Speedos in summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Washington to discuss Iran and Syria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.