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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
Episodes
  • How to topple a tyrant

    How to topple a tyrant
    Jul 5 2025

    As last year’s rapid descent of Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad attests, when a dictator falls, they fall fast. But what are the conditions under which that fall occurs? And how can they be sparked?

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    36 mins
  • Explainer 474: Tuvalu’s climate-change escape to Australia

    Explainer 474: Tuvalu’s climate-change escape to Australia
    Jul 2 2025

    Andrew Mueller explains the relocation ballot being offered to Tuvaluans by Australia and what’s in it for the host nation.

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    7 mins
  • 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

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