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The Foreign Desk

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The Foreign Desk
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  • The Foreign Desk

    Explainer 517: How the revival of gerrymandering is hurting democracy

    2026/05/13 | 7 mins.
    What is gerrymandering and why is its recent revival bad for US democracy? Andrew Mueller explains.
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    Live from Delphi: Can Europe remake itself into a superpower?

    2026/05/09 | 39 mins.
    As Europe contends with the multiplying conflicts on its doorstep and the withdrawal of US protection, can the continent make itself into a modern superpower? Paolo Gentiloni, Mikhail Kasyanov and more weigh in.
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    Explainer 516: Are Albertans about to leave Canada?

    2026/05/06 | 7 mins.
    Who are the separatists campaigning for a vote of independence in Alberta, Canada? And how real is the threat? Andrew Mueller explains.
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    Live from Delphi: Can the US and Europe find a way back?

    2026/05/02 | 39 mins.
    This year’s Delphi Economic Forum was the stage for much contemplation over Europe’s relationship with the US. Does anyone, even his own supporters, understand President Trump? We hear from Peter Baker and others.
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    Explainer 515: Has King Charles saved the special relationship?

    2026/04/29 | 7 mins.
    Given Donald Trump’s fondness for royalty, who better than King Charles III to smooth US-UK tensions? Andrew Mueller considers whether the current state visit has delivered a diplomatic win for palace soft power.
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About The Foreign Desk
​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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