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The Ceuta border crisis: Who’s really threatening Schengen?
2026/08/08 | 31 mins.
The migration crisis in Ceuta sparked a fierce response across Europe. Does it expose a genuine threat to the border-free Schengen zone or are governments using the surge for political gain?

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Explainer 529: What’s driving Morocco’s Trump highway?
2026/08/05 | 7 mins.
Morocco confirmed this week that it has named a major highway in Western Sahara after US president Donald Trump. But what’s the strategy behind awarding Trump a personal stake in the disputed territory?
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CTRL + ALT + RIGHT: Has technofascism taken over Silicon Valley?
2026/08/01 | 42 mins.
Thirty years ago, it was assumed that the internet would be an engine of liberal democracy. Now, Silicon Valley’s massive wealth is embracing power and promoting right-wing ideology. How did we get here?
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Explainer 528: Does India’s Cockroach party have legs?
2026/07/29 | 6 mins.
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is scuttling onto the political stage. It has already claimed one minister’s resignation but can continued protests force the government to give up more ground?
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How can we ensure that the politics of heatwaves doesn’t cool off?
2026/07/25 | 32 mins.
As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is diplomacy winning the day?
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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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