As Syria’s leader heads to the White House for a landmark meeting and Iraqis prepare to go to the polls, we discuss how dramatically regional dynamics have changed in the Middle East.

As Syria&rsquo;s leader heads to the White House for a landmark meeting and Iraqis prepare to go to the polls, we discuss how dramatically regional dynamics have changed in the Middle East.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Have power dynamics in the Middle East shifted for good? 

Panellists James Rodgers and Elisabeth Braw ask whether cuts at ‘The Washington Post’ were necessary, how to keep a media brand alive today and the role of foreign correspondents. Plus: an interview with Latvia prime minister Evika Silina about Ukraine and European values.

Panellists James Rodgers and Elisabeth Braw ask whether cuts at &lsquo;The Washington Post&rsquo; were necessary, how to keep a media brand alive today and the role of foreign correspondents. Plus: an interview with Latvia prime minister Evika Silina about Ukraine and European values.

‘The Washington Post’ cuts and the role of the foreign correspondent

Burcu Ozcelik and Quentin Peel discuss the US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral in Abu Dhabi. Plus: the AfD’s role at the Munich Security Conference and Dai Fujikura on his Hokusai opera, ‘The Great Wave’.

Burcu Ozcelik and Quentin Peel discuss the US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral in Abu Dhabi. Plus: the AfD&rsquo;s role at the Munich Security Conference and Dai Fujikura on his Hokusai opera, &lsquo;The Great Wave&rsquo;.

The latest Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral and the UAE as diplomatic host

The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, has signalled that he wants another chance to join Europe’s defence fund. Plus: India’s trading moment and an interview with Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE’s president.

The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, has signalled that he wants another chance to join Europe&rsquo;s defence fund. Plus: India&rsquo;s trading moment and an interview with&nbsp;Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE&rsquo;s president.

Have power dynamics in the Middle East shifted for good?

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