With Moldova vulnerable to Russian pressure and EU membership still years away, could reunification with Romania offer a shortcut to greater security? Andrew Mueller explains.

With Moldova vulnerable to Russian pressure and EU membership still years away, could reunification with Romania offer a shortcut to greater security? 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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Explainer 531: Could Moldova reunite with Romania?

The United Arab Emirates’ pitch has always been: you are safe here. This year, that changed. We go to Dubai to examine how the UAE prepared for conflict and its plans for peace.

The United Arab Emirates&rsquo; pitch has always been: you are safe here. This year, that changed. We go to Dubai to examine how the UAE prepared for conflict and its plans for peace.

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This week the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint memorandum declaring that Westminster’s time is “coming to an end”. But is there a clear path to independence?

This week the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint memorandum declaring that Westminster&rsquo;s time is &ldquo;coming to an end&rdquo;. But is there a clear path to independence?

Explainer 535: Could Andy Burnham be the UK’s last prime minister?

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The AfD&rsquo;s victory in Saxony-Anhalt tweaked a nerve in Germany and across Europe. We examine how it won, its leaders&rsquo; plans and the media&rsquo;s role in the rise of the far right.

Explainer 531: Could Moldova reunite with Romania?

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