What would Denmark do if the US invaded Greenland? Plus: the latest from the Gulf
20/03/2026 | 38min
The latest from the Gulf with our correspondent, Inzamam Rashid. Then: Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self, looks at Greenland and Denmark’s plans for defence. Then: we meet Ian Mulcahey of Gensler at Mipim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EU leaders meet in Brussels and Japan’s prime minister lands in Washington
19/03/2026 | 32min
EU leaders meet in Brussels as the war in the Middle East overshadows proceedings. Plus: Japan’s prime minister in the White House; France’s new aircraft carrier; and a ‘Letter From’ Goldburn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The war in Iran’s effect on Ukraine. And: Universal healthcare as a moral imperative
18/03/2026 | 35min
The latest on the war in Iran, including how it has started to affect US allies and Ukraine. Plus: the Vatican preaches on the moral obligation of universal healthcare. And: phone bans for Polish classrooms and a report from Mipim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An increasingly isolated Trump weighs next steps in the war in Iran
17/03/2026 | 39min
European leaders signal their unwillingness to join the war in Iran. Plus: The repolarisation of French politics. And: if you could deter one thing in your city, what would it be and how? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Carney in London to strategise Western response to Iran and Trump’s demands for help
16/03/2026 | 39min
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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