International pressure mounts on Israel to end its war in Gaza, which has been dubbed a “catastrophe of epic proportions” by the UN. Plus: we examine the prospect of a Palestinian state.

International pressure mounts on Israel to end its war in Gaza, which has been dubbed a &ldquo;catastrophe of epic proportions&rdquo; by the UN. Plus: we examine the prospect of a Palestinian state.

​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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The catastrophe in Gaza and the prospects of a Palestinian state

Lithuania has been beleaguered by balloons drifting into its airspace from neighbouring Belarus. What are the military advantages of this seemingly whimsical mode of transportation? And how severe is the threat? Andrew Mueller explains. 

Lithuania has been beleaguered by balloons drifting into its airspace from neighbouring Belarus. What are the military advantages of this seemingly whimsical mode of transportation? And how severe is the threat? Andrew Mueller explains.&nbsp;

Explainer 498: Belarus’s balloon offensive

Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s assertion that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be a threat to her nation’s survival has spurred a crisis between Tokyo and Beijing. Can de-escalation be achieved?

Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi&rsquo;s assertion that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be a threat to her nation&rsquo;s survival has spurred a crisis between Tokyo and Beijing. Can de-escalation be achieved?

Could Taiwan draw the US, China and Japan into war?

Benin has become the latest West African state to face a coup. Andrew Mueller explains how the region’s history of upheavals gave president Patrice Talon the tools to stop the attempt. 

Benin has become the latest West African state to face a coup. Andrew Mueller explains how the region&rsquo;s history of upheavals gave president Patrice Talon the tools to stop the attempt.&nbsp;

The catastrophe in Gaza and the prospects of a Palestinian state

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