The Foreign Desk

By Monocle

Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the

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The podcast currently has 1,019 episodes available.

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October 05, 2022 Explainer 336: Lebanon and Israel’s maritime mediation
Lebanon and Israel seem to be close to striking a deal on a disputed border in the Mediterranean. Andrew Mueller explains why this is surprising and why we shouldn’t see it as the beginning of a peace negotiation.
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8min
October 01, 2022 Taking a right turn
Right-wing victories in Italy and Sweden have unsettled Europe, stoking concerns about a new rightward tilt. What’s behind the rise of populism in both countries and what does this mean for Europe? Andrew Mueller speaks to Ed Stocker, Nicholas Aylott, Francesco Costa and Chiara Rimella.
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29min
September 28, 2022 Explainer 335: Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Andrew Mueller takes a look at the alleged founder of the Russian network of mercenaries the Wagner Group.

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8min
September 28, 2022 Explainer 335: Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Andrew Mueller takes a look at the alleged founder of the Russian network of mercenaries the Wagner Group.

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8min
September 25, 2022 What future awaits Hong Kong?
Twenty-five years ago, Hong Kong was handed back to China under a novel arrangement called “one country, two systems”. Following a tumultuous decade of unrest and government restrictions, what kind of future awaits Hong Kong? Andrew Mueller speaks to exiled pro-democracy activist Nathan Law, Professor Steve Tsang, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Tara Joseph and Monocle’s James Chambers.
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43min
September 21, 2022 Explainer 334: What is the European Political Community?
Next month, Prague will host the first summit of the European Political Community. Andrew Mueller explains what it is and how it differs from the European Union.
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7min
September 17, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II: a funeral like no other
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be one of the largest diplomatic events in history. Emperors, kings, queens and other foreign leaders will descend on London to pay their respects to the UK’s longest-reigning monarch. How important will this event be in terms of international relations? Andrew Mueller speaks to King Letsie III of Lesotho, John Everard, Lucy Hume, Nic Robertson and Helen Zille.
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44min
September 16, 2022 Explainer 321: Belgium returns a Congolese hero’s golden tooth
Belgium has returned a tooth, the last remains of the murdered Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, to members of his family. Andrew Mueller explains why.
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9min
September 16, 2022 Explainer 321: Belgium returns a Congolese hero’s golden tooth
Belgium has returned a tooth, the last remains of the murdered Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, to members of his family. Andrew Mueller explains why.
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9min
September 16, 2022 Explainer 321: Belgium returns a Congolese hero’s golden tooth
Belgium has returned a tooth, the last remains of the murdered Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, to members of his family. Andrew Mueller explains why.
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9min

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How many episodes does The Foreign Desk have?

The podcast currently has 1,019 episodes available.