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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.

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  • Munich Security Conference special: Is Europe awake yet?

    Munich Security Conference special: Is Europe awake yet?
    Feb 28 2026

    US senator Lisa Murkowski, Kosovo’s prime minister Albin Kurti and French minister delegate for European affairs Benjamin Haddad discuss whether Europe is ready to become a global leader as the transatlantic relationship frays.

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    35 mins
  • Explainer 506: How did Mexico’s drug cartels bring the country to a standstill?

    Explainer 506: How did Mexico’s drug cartels bring the country to a standstill?
    Feb 25 2026

    How did the killing of “El Mencho”, head of CJNG drug cartel, lead to tourists being trapped in Puerto Vallarta? Plus: How does this fit in with President Sheinbaum’s domestic policy and her relationship with Donald Trump?

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    8 mins
  • Munich Security Conference special: Will the transatlantic alliance survive?

    Munich Security Conference special: Will the transatlantic alliance survive?
    Feb 21 2026

    After a bruising year following JD Vance’s speech at the last Munich Security Conference, we discuss the state of relations between Europe and the US.

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    45 mins
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