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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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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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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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 315: Taliban and the burqa
When the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in the wake of the allied forces’ sudden departure, they assured the world that things would be different this time. This was the Taliban 2.0 after a progression of 20 years. But this week saw the return of the burqa along with hefty consequences for any woman who dares to show her face in public. Andrew Mueller explains.
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September 16, 2022 Explainer 320: The Rwanda deportations
Andrew Mueller explains the UK government’s plan to deport certain migrants to Rwanda.
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