Reporting from the Globsec Forum in Prague, we hear from guests including the host country’s foreign minister and Georgia’s president to discern how their countries are adapting to today’s security, military and political threats.

Reporting from the Globsec Forum in Prague, we hear from guests including the host country&rsquo;s foreign minister and Georgia&rsquo;s president to discern how their countries are adapting to today&rsquo;s security, military and political threats.

​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 view of Europe from Globsec Forum 2025

Rapper turned politician Balendrah Shah was elected Nepal’s prime minister this week. Andrew Mueller traces his political ascent, fuelled by last year’s Gen-Z protests.

Rapper turned politician Balendrah Shah was elected Nepal&rsquo;s prime minister this week. Andrew Mueller traces his political ascent, fuelled by last year&rsquo;s Gen-Z protests.

Explainer 508: How did rapper Balen become prime minister of Nepal? 

Canada’s Mark Carney sits down with Monocle’s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss how middle powers can shape the future, the importance of a national brand and finding opportunities in global disorder.

Canada&rsquo;s Mark Carney sits down with Monocle&rsquo;s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Br&ucirc;l&eacute;, to discuss how middle powers can shape the future, the importance of a national brand and finding opportunities in global disorder.

The Foreign Desk Exclusive: Canada prime minister Mark Carney on the new world order

We head to Dubai, New York and Jerusalem for the latest developments as the war in Iran grips the Gulf. How are civilians faring? How is the US explaining this war? Is an off-ramp possible?

We head to Dubai, New York and Jerusalem for the latest developments as the war in Iran grips the Gulf. How are civilians faring? How is the US explaining this war? Is an off-ramp possible?

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