The Globalist

As the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among others, we assess what effects it will have in resolving the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Then: Narendra Modi wraps up a historic visit to Guyana, Moldova clinches a crucial security deal with the UK and we recap this year’s Cop29 summit in Baku.

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The new US treasury secretary will have the power to shape the global economy with its tariff and tax policy. Plus: should Iran be censured before the IAEA? Also, Peace Brigades International documents the threats faced by global human-rights activists and an interview with the founder of European Sleeper to mark the release of our latest ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’ magazine.

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We discuss the latest from ceasefire efforts in Beirut, a shift in tone as Ukraine strikes Russia with US-supplied missiles for the first time, and protests in New Zealand. Plus: a matcha shortage and ‘Wicked’

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As world leaders gather at the G20 summit in Brazil, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera joins Emma Nelson to discuss what face-to-face diplomacy might achieve and examines how Mexico views Donald Trump. Plus, the EU meets to discuss Georgia and Will Hodgkinson brings us the latest music news.

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Xi Jinping, Joe Biden and other world leaders hold bilaterals as Apec comes to an end in Lima and the G20 gets under way in Brazil. Plus: Amsterdam protests affect the Dutch government, how the Philippines is surviving an onslaught of typhoons and the new French dictionary.

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As Israel continues its bombardment of Hezbollah targets, those charged with bringing about a ceasefire suggest progress is being made. We get the latest from Beirut as the region recalculates with the incoming Trump administration. Plus: Aaron Burnett on Germany’s elections and Karen Krizanovich brings us the latest from the world of film.

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As Russia moves forward with its attempt to retake Kursk, Maria Avdeeva and  Jenny Mathers join Georgina Godwin to discuss what options might still be available for Ukraine. Plus: Trump meets Biden in the White House and Frances Colón details Cop29. 

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The US’s deadline for Israel to boost aid to Gaza has come and gone. What happens now? Then: we cross to Haiti where a new prime minister has taken office. Plus: China’s air show and Japan’s minority government.

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A special live edition recorded in Sydney on the sidelines of UBS’s 2024 Australasia Conference. Nic Monisse hosts a discussion about better design, urbanism and hospitality, featuring insights from Sydney Design Week creative director Keinton Butler, journalist Tim Ross and placemaking expert Jacqui Stanton. Plus: appearances by Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and Asia editor, James Chambers.

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We discuss who is assembling in Mar-a-Lago as Trump’s cabinet picks begin, consider why soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Mozambique and hear the highlights from Dubai Design Week. Then: we check in with World Travel Market London and deliver the latest arts and culture news. Plus: today’s auction of the diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette’s downfall.

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