As security risks on the European continent rise and the US retreats from its historic role, will Germany be able to shake off its history and arm itself to meet the moment?

As security risks on the European continent rise and the US retreats from its historic role, will Germany be able to shake off its history and arm itself to meet the moment?

​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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Explainer 456: What’s halting Germany’s defence? History.

This week, General Johnson Olony, deputy chief of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, ordered troops to “spare no one”. Andrew Mueller unpacks the two-man power struggle at the top and how it continues to fuel civil war.

This week, General Johnson Olony, deputy chief of the South Sudan People&rsquo;s Defence Forces, ordered troops to &ldquo;spare no one&rdquo;. Andrew Mueller unpacks the two-man power struggle at the top and how it continues to fuel civil war.

Explainer 502: The two-man rivalry fuelling South Sudan’s civil war

‘The Foreign Desk’ reports from Nuuk as Trump’s threat of force grips Greenland. Is Nuuk closer now to Copenhagen or is independence more important than ever? Can the damage done to Nato be repaired?

&lsquo;The Foreign Desk&rsquo; reports from Nuuk as Trump&rsquo;s threat of force grips Greenland. Is Nuuk closer now to Copenhagen or is independence more important than ever? Can the damage done to Nato be repaired?

Live from Nuuk: Trump’s threats grip Greenland

Are Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland in any way explainable? Andrew Mueller does his best to try. 

 

Are Donald Trump&rsquo;s designs on Greenland in any way explainable? Andrew Mueller does his best to try.&nbsp;
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Explainer 456: What’s halting Germany’s defence? History.

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