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The Foreign Desk

The Foreign Desk

Written 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.

2026 Monocle Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • What can the world expect in 2026?

    What can the world expect in 2026?
    Jan 10 2026

    Andrew Mueller and our expert panel discuss the key issues to keep an eye on in 2026.

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    29 mins
  • Explainer 499: Why is Donald Trump ‘running’ Venezuela?

    Explainer 499: Why is Donald Trump ‘running’ Venezuela?
    Jan 7 2026

    Trump has pledged to ‘run’ Venezuela after US forces captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Is this the beginning of a tripolar world between the US, China and Russia? And should Greenland, Cuba and Colombia be on edge?

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    9 mins
  • The best of the Explainer 2025

    The best of the Explainer 2025
    Jan 3 2026

    The most notable world events that we explained in 2025.

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    35 mins
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