The Briefing
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Latest Episodes
Australia and Indonesia deepen military ties
Australia and Indonesia have significantly upgraded their military relationship but what does this new defence agreement entail? Then: the EU says that it won’t recognise the “democratic legitimacy” of Venezuela’s election and we sit down with former president of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid at Globsec. Plus: the latest business news and…
Why is Egypt getting between Somalia and Ethiopia?
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan concludes a three-day trip to China by meeting president Xi Jinping. But what does the visit signify for the future of US-China relations? Then: Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions with Ethiopia soar. Plus: fashion and retail news along with our weekly…
Israel launches major operation in the West Bank
Israel has launched a major operation in the West Bank targeting at least four Palestinian cities. Then: Turkey’s foreign minister is heading back to Brussels to meet with the European Union after a five-year absence and Japan announces plans to build its biggest-ever patrol ship as regional tensions grow. Plus:…
Jake Sullivan visits China and Russia launches more air attacks on Ukraine
As US national security advisor Jake Sullivan starts his three-day trip to China, we discuss what to expect from crucial talks between the two countries on issues including Taiwan, trade and the South China Sea. Plus: Ukrainian member of parliament, Kira Rudik, joins Andrew Mueller to discuss Russia’s relentless attacks…
Crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah, and missiles over Ukraine
How will the military escalation between Israel and Hezbollah affect the ongoing hostage negotiations with Hamas? Plus; Russia launches an attack over Ukraine, Indonesian’s protest against a political dynasty, the far-left makes big gains in Eastern Germany and Monocle’s Senior Correspondent brings us a roundup of the Brazilian newspapers.
Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech and the second-largest diamond found in Botswana
Kamala Harris accepts her party’s presidential nomination amid rapturous applause at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also on the programme: the America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona and digital shoe brand Pet Liger launches its first physical product called Love Heels. Plus: Botswana unearths the world’s second-largest diamond.
Ukraine pushes further into Russia and Canada’s railway dispute
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv continues its attacks in Russian territory. Plus: how a Canadian rail strike could threaten supply chains across North America; transport news; and ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.
The Obamas speak at the DNC and Macron’s struggle to form a coalition government
As Barack and Michelle Obama deliver powerful endorsements of Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, we ask whether hope is still present in the US political landscape? Plus: Monocle’s Paris bureau chief Simon Bouvier discusses political turmoil and challenges facing Emmanuel Macron in forming a new government following the…
A united Democratic party
As the Democratic National Convention gets under way, we consider whether its star-studded cast of former presidents and party leaders is what differentiates it that of the Republicans. Plus: what to expect now that Israel has accepted a ceasefire deal and Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco pays homage to Brazilian star…
The Democratic National Convention begins
Will Kamala Harris be able to stand out in Chicago while eyes are on last-ditch ceasefire efforts in Israel? Plus: the Philippines and China play the blame game in the South China Sea, Modi faces his first post-election test as medics protest against unsafe conditions and we look back at…