Xi in Cairo and Egypt’s strategic balancing act
Xi is visiting Egypt for the first time in a decade. Why does Cairo matter to Beijing and what does the visit tell us about Egypt’s ability to balance its relationships with China, the US and its regi...
3 Sep 1h
Why Russia remains a force in the Sahel
We look at Niger to understand Moscow’s continuing military role in the region. Plus: Hagen’s CEO Tim Schroeder on Danish coffee culture, the art of cartography and Monocle’s Quality of Life Conferenc...
2 Sep 1h
Is the US-Iran conflict entering a new phase?
Is the Middle East returning to war? We examine renewed US-Iran hostilities, the Gulf response and whether there is still a path back to negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
1 Sep 57min
Taiwan defies China as Dubai Airport defies the odds
Taiwan and Australia battle China for primacy at the Pacific Islands Forum. Plus: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on how a key aviation hub has managed to keep flying through conflict and remain con...
31 Aug 58min
What’s behind renewed tensions between Greece and Turkey?
Are relations really deteriorating between the two countries or are they simply returning to old patterns? We analyse the situation in Europe’s southeast and look at what is driving the hostility.See ...
28 Aug 58min
What does Iceland’s EU vote mean for its sovereignty?
Should Iceland get closer to the EU? We analyse what’s at stake in Saturday’s referendum and what it means for sovereignty and security in the North Atlantic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
27 Aug 58min
The race to protect Europe’s airports from drones
After three drones targeted Leipzig, the question arises: what can Europe’s airports do about it? Plus: New York gallerist Harper Levine at his outpost in Bangkok; Japan’s education model; and remembe...
26 Aug 59min
Operation Economic Outcast: Washington’s tough new sanctions on Iran
The US slaps harsh new sanctions on Iran as Pakistan tries to kickstart peace talks. Then: Andy Burnham’s first overseas visit as prime minister to Ukraine. And: Canadian news and a preview of Konfekt...
25 Aug 58min
