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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.

2025 Monocle Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences World
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  • Explainer 468: Tantrum or tactic? Why has Australia’s National Party split from the Liberals?

    Explainer 468: Tantrum or tactic? Why has Australia’s National Party split from the Liberals?
    May 21 2025

    After a humiliating general election defeat, Australia’s National Party has bid farewell to its coalition partners of more than 60 years. But what is behind this seemingly self-defeating manoeuvre?

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    8 mins
  • Does the dream of a Kurdish state end with the PKK?

    Does the dream of a Kurdish state end with the PKK?
    May 17 2025

    After 40 years of war with Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) lay down their arms. So, where does that leave hopes for a sovereign Kurdish state? Or ambitions for a more democratic Turkey?

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    32 mins
  • Explainer 467: Why does Qatar want to gift Trump a jet?

    Explainer 467: Why does Qatar want to gift Trump a jet?
    May 14 2025

    President Trump is currently fielding accusations of corruption after being offered a $400m (€356m) jet by the Qatari royal family. While the US grapples with the ethics, we explain what’s in it for Qatar.

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    8 mins

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