The Monocle Daily

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.

Iraq’s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki resurfaces – but at what cost?

Our guests Lynne O’Donnell and Charles Hecker assess the reemergence of Iraq’s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, and whether it’s worth the damage to relations with the Trump administration. Plus: what did Syria’s president get out of Vladimir Putin? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

ICE in Europe, Nato’s role in Afghanistan and the future of transatlantic co-operation

Our guests, Sir William Patey and Tessa Szyszkowitz, discuss the future of the transatlantic alliance from two angles: Minneapolis has sparked uproar over security co-operation with ICE at the Milan Olympics; and Donald Trump’s insults over Nato’s role in Afghanistan.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A landmark India-EU trade deal, Ukraine’s security guarantees and Keir Starmer heads to Beijing

Guests Aliona Hlivco and Vincent McAviney on the landmark India-EU trade deal, the latest on Ukraine’s security guarantees and Keir Starmer’s trip to China. Plus: Strategic foresight with Chris Luebkeman from ETH Zurich. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.