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.

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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Should the UK join Europe’s defence fund?

The US and Iran have confirmed opening lines of communication to avert conflict amid tensions in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Iran has designated European armies ‘terrorist groups’. Where is all of this headed? Panellists Negah Angha and Simon Brooke assess this and other stories.

The US and Iran have confirmed opening lines of communication to avert conflict amid tensions in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Iran has designated European armies &lsquo;terrorist groups&rsquo;. Where is all of this headed? Panellists Negah Angha and Simon Brooke assess this and other stories.

What would talks between the US and Iran look like?

We hear from Monocle’s Ed Stocker about his interview with the country’s migration minister, Elma Saiz. Plus: Ukraine says that it is open to a temporary ceasefire. Will this open the door to a permanent one? And: Grace Charlton picks three outfits for Andrew Mueller.

We hear from Monocle&rsquo;s Ed Stocker about his interview with the country&rsquo;s migration minister, Elma Saiz. Plus: Ukraine says that it is open to a temporary ceasefire. Will this open the door to a permanent one? And: Grace Charlton picks three outfits for Andrew Mueller.

Spain takes a stand on migration, going against the grain in Europe

Our guests Lynne O’Donnell and Charles Hecker assess the reemergence of Iraq’s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, and whether it’s worth the damage to relations with the Trump administration. Plus: what did Syria’s president get out of Vladimir Putin?

Our guests Lynne O&rsquo;Donnell and Charles Hecker assess the reemergence of Iraq&rsquo;s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, and whether it&rsquo;s worth the damage to relations with the Trump administration. Plus: what did Syria&rsquo;s president get out of Vladimir Putin?

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