After a dramatic week in Ukraine, we discuss what futures lie ahead for the country’s struggle against Russia.

After a dramatic week in Ukraine, we discuss what futures lie ahead for the country&rsquo;s struggle against Russia.

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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Will Ukraine become a testing ground for new, foreign weapons? 

Anand Menon and Rainbow Murray discuss Europe and Canada’s alignment on Iran, why Belgium’s prime minister wants normalisation with Russia and France’s regional elections. Plus: Rebecca C Lubot on presidential succession.

Anand Menon and Rainbow Murray discuss Europe and Canada&rsquo;s alignment on Iran, why Belgium&rsquo;s prime minister wants normalisation with Russia and France&rsquo;s regional elections. Plus: Rebecca C Lubot on presidential succession.

Mark Carney in London to strategise Western response to Iran and Trump’s demands for help

We assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, downplays the disruption. Plus: Joanna Dudley and Rufus Didwiszus look ahead to their arts projects around the world.  

We assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, downplays the disruption. Plus: Joanna Dudley and Rufus Didwiszus look ahead to their arts projects around the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As Washington plays down disruption, how safe is the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly vowed that Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Tira Shubart sends us a letter from Oaxaca. 

Iran&rsquo;s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly vowed that Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Tira Shubart sends us a letter from Oaxaca.&nbsp;

Will Ukraine become a testing ground for new, foreign weapons?

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