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The Foreign Desk

The Foreign Desk

By: Monocle
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​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 ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Episodes
  • Has the ‘12-Day War’ settled anything?

    Has the ‘12-Day War’ settled anything?
    Jun 28 2025

    Despite Trump’s assertions, the state of play between Israel and Iran remains unclear. We’re joined by Arash Azizi, Tara Kangarlou and Tom Nichols to consider the possible consequences of the past 12 days.

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    34 mins
  • Explainer 473: Cambodia, Thailand and phone-call warfare

    Explainer 473: Cambodia, Thailand and phone-call warfare
    Jun 25 2025

    Andrew Mueller explains the leaked phone call scandalising Thailand in its ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.

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    7 mins
  • The view of Europe from Globsec Forum 2025

    The view of Europe from Globsec Forum 2025
    Jun 21 2025

    Reporting from the Globsec Forum in Prague, we hear from guests including the host country’s foreign minister and Georgia’s president to discern how their countries are adapting to today’s security, military and political threats.

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    42 mins
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