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The Foreign Desk

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle Radio’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Winner in the ‘best current affairs’ category ... Read more

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Europe swings east

Europe swings east

The war in Ukraine has shifted Europe’s centre of gravity eastward. As Poland and Ukraine rapidly expand their militarie... Read more

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Explainer 378: Two wrongs make a popular president

Explainer 378: Two wrongs make a popular president

El Salvador has been cracking down on gang criminals after years of widespread fear. Andrew Mueller explains how preside... Read more

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