Monocle 24: The Globalist

We look at the new law allowing foreign companies to operate in Venezuela’s oil industry, and what that means for the country. Then: France’s push for digital sovereignty. Plus: Emma Nelson samples the UK’s best croissant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexico’s president insists that halting oil to Cuba is a “sovereign” decision. Then: US military builds up in the Gulf as President Trump tells Iran that time is “running out”. Plus: A look inside Monocle’s February issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel says that it will reopen the key border crossing with Egypt after nearly two years. Then: we look into the details of the landmark free-trade agreement between India and the EU. Plus: the latest from Mozambique as the country suffers ongoing floods. And: K-pop soft power in Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten countries, including the UK, back a vast fleet of offshore wind projects in the North Sea and outline security co-operation. Then: Life in Iran, and high jewellery at Paris Couture Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s 12-day election campaign gets under way. And: why Ukrainian Fashion Week has been rescheduled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We analyse a furious week of heavyweight diplomacy and conflict at the World Economic Forum in Davos, including Donald Trump, Mark Carney’s ‘rupture’, Greenland and Ukraine-Russia peace talks. Juliet Linley and Gorana Grgić tell us how the world order is changing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President announces a ‘framework of a future deal’.  We look at what’s next. Then: we check in from the World Economic Forum in Davos and speak to the mayor of Nuuk. Plus: the latest in the world of culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump is set to appear at Davos as he continues to undermine key allies. Then: Spain in mourning after deadly train crash and Syria’s fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Plus: Dispatches from Nuuk and LVMH Watch Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At its one-year mark, we assess the Trump’s administration’s global impact. Plus: we join our team in Nuuk for the latest in Greenland and head to the World Economic Forum in Davos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum begins, we unpack this year’s theme of dialogue amid geopolitical tensions. Plus: the big moments of Milano Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US president threatens to invoke the “Insurrection Act” in Minnesota. Plus: How Thailand and Brazil view a US pause on visas, Greece’s civil aviation head resigns and tropical fruit farming comes to Sicily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a US strike on Iran imminent? Our Gulf correspondent joins to detail what US evacuations from key bases in the Middle East signals. Then: foreign ministers from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. Plus: our design editor on the highlights at Maison&Objet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pushback against the investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell grows. What does that mean for markets? Then: Russian strikes in Ukraine leave millions without power. Plus: the latest news from Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney to “recalibrate” relations with China. Plus: Marine Le Pen’s trial threatens to shake up France’s presidential election. Then: How fashion houses are changing film and Turkish Airlines’ Murat Şeker on balancing global risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest from Tehran as protests enter a third week and US president Donald Trump warns that Washington is ready to intervene. Plus: Myanmar heads to the polls, Nato’s position on Greenland, Nordic news, the Golden Globes and our chairman Tyler Brûlé on the fall of luxury retailer Saks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long-anticipated trade deal with South American trading bloc Mercosur hangs in the balance as the EU tries to overcome France’s strong objections. With French farmers taking to the streets, we explore what’s at stake during an extremely sensitive time for Latin America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the seizure of the Marinera oil tanker, its Russia connection and how much this escalates the situation beyond Venezuela and the West. As Donald Trump announces an oil deal, how co-operative is the new Venezuelan regime going to be with US demands?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached, Thailand accuses Cambodia of truce violation and Berlin’s ongoing blackout after infrastructure attack. Plus: the French antidote to Dry January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest reactions as Venezuela’s ousted Nicolás Maduro appears in Manhattan court and Trump renews his threat to intervene in Iran’s ongoing protests. And: Portugal’s presidential campaign kicks off. Plus: the movement to undam the world’s rivers and a look ahead to Pitti Uomo in Florence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the weekend’s stunning display of Trumpian foreign policy, we explore US plans for Venezuela, as well as global and market reactions. Plus: wooden architecture makes a comeback in Japan and return-to-work fashions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.