As the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte awaits trial in The Hague, we consider the difficulties around prosecuting individual leaders. Does it work as a deterrent for governments? And what is it like to defend one?

As the Philippines&rsquo; Rodrigo Duterte awaits trial in The Hague, we consider the difficulties around prosecuting individual leaders. Does it work as a deterrent for governments? And what is it like to defend one?

​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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Is it worth prosecuting the powerful?

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Despite having a British passport, the UK’s response has been limited. Andrew Mueller explains China’s latest blow to free press. 

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Despite having a British passport, the UK&rsquo;s response has been limited. Andrew Mueller explains China&rsquo;s latest blow to free press.&nbsp;

Explainer 504: The jailing of Jimmy Lai: China’s stand against Hong Kong media and the UK’s middling response 

From the 1979 hostage crisis to strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, US-Iran tensions have simmered for decades. But are Trump’s latest threats against the ayatollahs serious? Or will imminent talks in Muscat cool the discord?

From the 1979 hostage crisis to strikes on Iran&rsquo;s nuclear sites, US-Iran tensions have simmered for decades. But are Trump&rsquo;s latest threats against the ayatollahs serious? Or will imminent talks in Muscat cool the discord?

Could this be the end of Iran’s regime? 

Given Trump’s recent, more combative approach to foreign policy, it was surprising to see the US extend the hand of friendship to West Africa’s military dictators this week. So what’s behind this new alliance?

Given Trump&rsquo;s recent, more combative approach to foreign policy, it was surprising to see the US extend the hand of friendship to West Africa&rsquo;s military dictators this week. So what&rsquo;s behind this new alliance?

Is it worth prosecuting the powerful?

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