As the ice recedes, geopolitical tensions are emerging among arctic nations – not to mention China and the US. What are the stakes? And how can this region be better defended?

As the ice recedes, geopolitical tensions are emerging among arctic nations &ndash; not to mention China and the US. What are the stakes? And how can this region be better defended?

​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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How the Arctic is hotting up

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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How the Arctic is hotting up

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