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

Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the country’s only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary “elections”. Does the ban reflect an uptick in anti-war support or Putin’s ever-tightening grip on power?

Russia&rsquo;s Supreme Court has barred the country&rsquo;s only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary &ldquo;elections&rdquo;. Does the ban reflect an uptick in anti-war support or Putin&rsquo;s ever-tightening grip on power?

Explainer 530: Who even is Russia’s anti-war party?

The migration crisis in Ceuta sparked a fierce response across Europe. Does it expose a genuine threat to the border-free Schengen zone or are governments using the surge for political gain?

The migration crisis in Ceuta sparked a fierce response across Europe. Does it expose a genuine threat to the border-free Schengen zone or are governments using the surge for political gain?

The Ceuta border crisis: Who’s really threatening Schengen?

Morocco confirmed this week that it has named a major highway in Western Sahara after US president Donald Trump. But what’s the strategy behind awarding Trump a personal stake in the disputed territory? 

Morocco confirmed this week that it has named a major highway in Western Sahara after US president Donald Trump. But what&rsquo;s the strategy behind awarding Trump a personal stake in the disputed territory?&nbsp;

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

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