The Monocle Daily

By Monocle

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and w

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March 20, 2026 What would Denmark do if the US invaded Greenland? Plus: the latest from the Gulf
The latest from the Gulf with our correspondent, Inzamam Rashid. Then: Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self, looks at Greenland and Denmark’s plans for defence. Then: we meet Ian Mulcahey of Gensler at Mipim.
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39min
March 19, 2026 EU leaders meet in Brussels and Japan’s prime minister lands in Washington
EU leaders meet in Brussels as the war in the Middle East overshadows proceedings. Plus: Japan’s prime minister in the White House; France’s new aircraft carrier; and a ‘Letter From’ Goldburn.
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33min
March 18, 2026 The war in Iran’s effect on Ukraine. And: Universal healthcare as a moral imperative
The latest on the war in Iran, including how it has started to affect US allies and Ukraine. Plus: the Vatican preaches on the moral obligation of universal healthcare. And: phone bans for Polish classrooms and a report from Mipim.
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36min
March 17, 2026 An increasingly isolated Trump weighs next steps in the war in Iran
European leaders signal their unwillingness to join the war in Iran. Plus: The repolarisation of French politics. And: if you could deter one thing in your city, what would it be and how?
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40min
March 16, 2026 Mark Carney in London to strategise Western response to Iran and Trump’s demands for help
Anand Menon and Rainbow Murray discuss Europe and Canada’s alignment on Iran, why Belgium’s prime minister wants normalisation with Russia and France’s regional elections. Plus: Rebecca C Lubot on presidential succession.
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40min
March 13, 2026 As Washington plays down disruption, how safe is the Strait of Hormuz?
We assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, downplays the disruption. Plus: Joanna Dudley and Rufus Didwiszus look ahead to their arts projects around the world.
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49min
March 12, 2026 Iran vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz as three more cargo ships are attacked in the Gulf
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly vowed that Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Tira Shubart sends us a letter from Oaxaca.
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38min
March 11, 2026 The widening global conflict at the US diverts South Korean missile defences to the Middle East
We assess the scale of the global conflict as the US rattles South Korea by redeploying its missiles to the Middle East. Plus: Taiwan issues penalties for pedestrians crossing the road.

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34min
March 10, 2026 With promises of a short war, how likely is a quick collapse or popular uprising in Iran?
We explore whether expectations of a swift popular uprising inside Iran are proving to be unfounded. Plus: why China and North Korea are resuming their train service after a six-year suspension.
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35min
March 09, 2026 As oil prices pass $100 a barrel, the G7 holds off releasing emergency stockpiles
France hosts a G7 finance meeting as the war in the Middle East fuels fears for the global economy. Plus: can rappers make good world leaders?
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42min

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