At least 100 people were killed this week during renewed fighting in Colombia’s northeast. Who is involved? And what are they fighting over? Andrew Mueller explains.

At least 100 people were killed this week during renewed fighting in Colombia&rsquo;s northeast. Who is involved? And what are they fighting over? Andrew Mueller explains.

​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. 

​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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The US and Israel have a shared target in Iran but do they have the same goals? We discuss with guests including John Bolton and Nate Swanson.

The US and Israel have a shared target in Iran but do they have the same goals? We discuss with guests including John Bolton and Nate Swanson.

Iran: Are the US and Israel fighting the same war?

Rapper turned politician Balendrah Shah was elected Nepal’s prime minister this week. Andrew Mueller traces his political ascent, fuelled by last year’s Gen-Z protests.

Rapper turned politician Balendrah Shah was elected Nepal&rsquo;s prime minister this week. Andrew Mueller traces his political ascent, fuelled by last year&rsquo;s Gen-Z protests.

Explainer 508: How did rapper Balen become prime minister of Nepal? 

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Canada&rsquo;s Mark Carney sits down with Monocle&rsquo;s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Br&ucirc;l&eacute;, to discuss how middle powers can shape the future, the importance of a national brand and finding opportunities in global disorder.

Explainer 451: The veteran rebels behind Colombia’s violent turf war

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