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The Briefing

The Briefing

Written by: Monocle
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A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

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  • Pakistan declares ‘open war’ against Afghanistan

    Pakistan declares ‘open war’ against Afghanistan
    Feb 27 2026

    We discuss the shattering of a fragile ceasefire as Pakistan launches overnight attacks on major Afghan cities, including Kabul. Where will the escalation lead and what are the regional implications?

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    28 mins
  • Geneva’s place as a diplomatic hub

    Geneva’s place as a diplomatic hub
    Feb 26 2026

    Diplomats are once again descending on Geneva as fresh talks on both the US-Iran nuclear deal and the Russia-Ukraine war get under way. We discuss why it appeals as a location and the prospect for progress on either side.

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    41 mins
  • Trump’s State of the Union address. Plus: Milano Fashion Week

    Trump’s State of the Union address. Plus: Milano Fashion Week
    Feb 25 2026

    The latest from Washington following Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Then: we discuss the significance of German rearmament with Liana Fix. Plus: the latest business news and a check-in from Milano Fashion Week.

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    28 mins
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