The Monocle Daily

‘The Washington Post’ cuts and the role of the foreign correspondent

Panellists James Rodgers and Elisabeth Braw ask whether cuts at ‘The Washington Post’ were necessary, how to keep a media brand alive today and the role of foreign correspondents. Plus: an interview with Latvia prime minister Evika Silina about Ukraine and European values. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The latest Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral and the UAE as diplomatic host

Burcu Ozcelik and Quentin Peel discuss the US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral in Abu Dhabi. Plus: the AfD’s role at the Munich Security Conference and Dai Fujikura on his Hokusai opera, ‘The Great Wave’. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Should the UK join Europe’s defence fund?

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. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What would talks between the US and Iran look like?

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. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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

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. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.