Monocle 24: The Globalist

Julie Norman joins Emma Nelson to discuss US president Joe Biden’s final days in the Oval Office. Plus: presidents Putin and Pezeshkian of Russia and Iran sign a historic partnership treaty, then we explore Southeast Asia’s biggest international art fair, Art SG, and look back at the life and legacy of director David Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is agreed after 15 months of war, Ksenia Svetlova and Yossi Mekelberg join Emma Nelson to discuss. Plus: Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial continues post arrest, the ECR hands over leadership and we flick through ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France’s prime minister, François Bayrou, gives his first key policy speech and Poschiavo receives the 2025 Wakker Prize. Also on the programme: why K-Pop group NewJeans are embroiled in a row with their record label and a review of two of the year’s biggest musical openings. Plus: we check in with Pitti Immagine Uomo, the men’s fashion trade fair that is held twice a year in Florence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impeachment trial for South Korea’s embattled president, Yoon Suk Yeol, gets under way with the first hearings in Seoul. Also on the programme: Pope Francis’s biography is published and leaders of Nato’s Baltic nations talk defence. Then: has there been a “breakthrough” in a deal between Israel and Hamas? Plus: the life and legacy of Italy’s Oliviero Toscani, the photographer behind shock Benetton ads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidential election results are announced in Zagreb and nuclear talks between the UK, Germany, France and Iran kick off in Geneva. Then: show me the mooney! We investigate the future of lunar investment. Plus: master of wine Patrick Schmitt serves up the latest news for oenophiles.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign ministers descend on Rome to align on the bloc’s future relations with Syria. Plus, Nicolás Maduro is inaugurated in Venezuela for the third time despite a widespread belief that he stole the election. Then: how to save the rave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin heads to Ramstein Air Base for the final time, Emma Nelson explores what the future of the country’s support for Ukraine will be. Plus: can Lebanon overcome its presidential crisis? And are Parisian police really putting on their sirens to get home for their aperitifs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US begins to ease restrictions on Syria, is this the start of a softer approach by the West? Plus: the UAE becomes the largest foreign investor in Africa and London sees the biggest annual increase of luxury hotel room openings in more than a decade. Then: are portable cabanas going against Australia’s “spirit of equality”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Russia claims to have thwarted Ukraine’s new offensive into Kursk, Jenny Mathers joins Georgina Godwin to discuss who really has the upper hand. Plus: Trudeau resigns, Damascus airport resumes international flights and Amsterdam puts the stops on its ‘smart traffic’ plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from the US and Middle East, the Golden Globes and breaking news from nations large and small. Plus: Inga Thordar reviews the day’s newspapers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s economy has weakened in the past few years, will 2025 bring a reversal of fortunes? Plus, where will Beijing stand on the biggest geopolitical issues of the year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agenda-setting news from the worlds of geopolitics, business and culture. Plus: Lithuania’s former foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis offers his outlook for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Cermak and guests discuss some of the biggest themes of the year ahead, from defence to travel and climate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the festive season continues, Christopher Cermak is joined by the Monocle team to review the year in food and culture. Plus: we reflect on a remarkable past 12 months in aviation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been another big year in fashion and design. Christopher Cermak is joined by Monocle’s teams in London and Zürich to discuss their highlights, from the runway to the pavement. Plus: HJ Mai explores the German Bundeswehr market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we draw nearer to the close of 2024, Christopher Cermak is joined by Nina dos Santos and a host of other regional specialists to review an unprecedented year in geopolitics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear the latest from the war on Ukraine as Olga Tokariuk joins Emma Nelson from Chernivtsi. Plus: the search for flight MH370 continues and best-selling author Tim Marshall joins Andrew Mueller to discuss what goes into a decent quiz about geopolitics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.