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What’s the true cost of co-operation? Sep 28, 2026

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As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that’s used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence pact, Andrew Mueller asks his guests about the hidden risks of alliances.

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Is neutrality all that it’s cracked up to be? Sep 25, 2026

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As Switzerland prepares to vote on enforcing its neutral status, Benno Zogg from the Swiss Federal Department of Defence explains what this would mean for security. Plus: will Rob Bound actually win the weekly quiz this time?

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Diesel shortages: How seriously should we take a potential US exports ban? Sep 24, 2026

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Carole Walker and Anand Menon discuss Donald Trump’s threat to ban diesel exports. Plus: Australia’s OpenAI hack and the best places to retire. And: a preview of our new podcast, Konfekt Conversations.

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What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights? Sep 23, 2026

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Will paralysing Iran’s airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a “failed state” and Bordeaux residents get a say in how their city’s money is spent. And: a novel way for bookworms to fall in love.

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Donald Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly – but is anyone still listening? Sep 22, 2026

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The US president addresses the UN General Assembly amid a row over press freedom. Then: France responds to fuel protests and Seoul’s mayor pushes for more green city spaces. And: Do you feel younger than your actual age?

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A diplomacy special: the 81st UNGA, the Urban 20 Summit and lobbying in lobbies Sep 21, 2026

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Leaders of the world flock to New York for the 81st edition of the United Nations General Assembly. Then: are US sanctions any more effective, or ethical, than military might? Plus: mayors of the world gather to swap urbanism tips. And: which hotel lobbies are best for lobbying?

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Why the first Duma elections since the outbreak of the Ukraine war matter to Russia Sep 18, 2026

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Russians go to the polls across three days to elect a new State Duma. Then: The Michelin Keys list 2026, Burberry’s trench coat at the V&A and What We Learned.

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Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026: Is there a future for the old-school news anchor? Sep 17, 2026

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The Monocle Daily team broadcast live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit. Tonight we ask: can foreign news organisations flourish in the UAE’s media landscape? Is there a future for the old-school news anchor and if so, what does it look like?

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Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region’s largest media gathering.

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What’s preventing progress when it comes to Israel negotiations? Sep 15, 2026

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Ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for talks unlikely to produce a result. Then: Can Hungary’s fresh start be a blueprint for Europe? Plus: Monocle at the Arab Media Summit and would you buy a dupe design?

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