While Fifa faces reports of unsold tickets, one seat at France’s World Cup matches is being deliberately left empty. But why?

While Fifa faces reports of unsold tickets, one seat at France&rsquo;s World Cup matches is being deliberately left empty. But why?

​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 522: The World Cup seat France won’t fill

Japan announced plans this week to establish its own intelligence agency, its first since the Second World War. But why now? 

Japan announced plans this week to establish its own intelligence agency, its first since the Second World War. But why now?&nbsp;

Explainer 526: Why Japan has been spooked into launching an intelligence service

A special episode in association with Hitachi Energy, recorded at Midori House in London. Andrew Mueller discusses the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition with Gerhard Salge, Olga Rosca and Richard Nugee.

A special episode in association with Hitachi Energy, recorded at Midori House in London. Andrew Mueller discusses the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition with Gerhard Salge, Olga Rosca and Richard Nugee.

Powering Purpose in London

As the global competition for minerals intensifies, we consider the geopolitics at play. How did China emerge as a dominant force? And will the DRC ever benefit from its own resources?

As the global competition for minerals intensifies, we consider the geopolitics at play. How did China emerge as a dominant force? And will the DRC ever benefit from its own resources?

Explainer 522: The World Cup seat France won’t fill

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