The Globalist

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  The art of mediation: Can Kushner break the Gaza deadlock? 18.08.2026 58min

  Can Jared Kushner bridge the divide between Hamas and Benjamin Netanyahu? We examine the art of mediation, how negotiators can break the deadlock over disarmament and withdrawal, and what leverage Washington and regional powers have to help secure a deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Live from Zürich with Tyler Brûlé: Why does Switzerland’s immigration rate keep tumbling? 17.08.2026 58min

  Why does Switzerland’s immigration rate keep tumbling? Then: outrage in North Korea as the US and South Korea begin joint military drills. And: we look at why specialist bookshops are still essential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Live from Zürich: Switzerland’s neutrality vote and the impact on Swiss foreign policy 14.08.2026 59min

  With war in Europe, should Switzerland take a stricter approach to its neutrality stance? As campaigning starts on the Neutrality Initiative, we discuss how it could impact the Alpine nation’s standing in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Wargames: How Democrats are preparing as Trump threatens to meddle in the midterms 13.08.2026 58min

  Amid fears that President Trump might interfere in the looming November ballot, primary votes in Minnesota and Wisconsin have revealed the differences between establishment candidates and more progressive elements in the Democratic Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Who controls Greenland’s future and what does it actually want? 12.08.2026 58min

  Greenland issues a warning after drilling equipment linked to the US was brought ashore without approval. We explore the future of the territory. Plus: on board Bombardier’s Global 8000, the world’s fastest civil aircraft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Global shipping routes face a new era of uncertainty 11.08.2026 58min

  We look at low water levels on the Rhine, South Korea’s Arctic ambitions and what these shifts mean for global trade on the Strait of Hormuz.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Ships, submarines and planes: why Halifax is taking off as Canada’s defence hub 10.08.2026 58min

  We look at what’s making the capital and largest city of Nova Scotia a boom town for defence industries. Then: should we be worried that AI writing is taking over from human writing? And: could Seoul authorities succeed in creating a city that never sleeps?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What defence lessons can Taiwan learn from Ukraine?  07.08.2026 58min

  There are no official military or diplomatic links between Kyiv and Taipei but communication is growing, what might they teach the other? Then: Tomos Parry, chef behind Michelin-starred Brat, on bringing his food to the skies. And: we look at our summer newspaper ‘Med, Mountains & More’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Is Ukraine’s ‘drone diplomacy’ enough to keep Europe’s full support?  06.08.2026 59min

  Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announces multiple drone deals as Russia steps up attacks. Then: South Korea plans a new train to the North. Plus: Myanmar’s club scene, luxury hotel refurbishments and music from Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The EU praises Spain for its ‘immediate and efficient’ response to the Ceuta migrant crisis 05.08.2026 58min

  EU interior ministers close ranks behind Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis. Then: Japan’s latest white paper on defense. Plus: we talk art with CSS singer Luisa Matsushita See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Zambia’s election puts Hakainde Hichilema to the test 04.08.2026 56min

  Zambia heads to the polls as president Hichilema seeks a second term. We examine what’s at stake for one of Africa’s leading copper producers and consider whether the country’s economic turnaround will secure him another term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How is war and regeneration in the Middle East reshaping global aviation?  03.08.2026 1u

  The Middle East is undergoing dramatic change; we explore how this is reshaping global aviation. Then: Friedrich Merz faces trouble; Copenhagen Fashion Week; and Italian-Palestinian popstar Tä ra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Who are the winners and losers in the luxury sector’s latest results?  31.07.2026 1u 2min

  Our guide to the latest earnings in the luxury sector and what they mean for the global economy. Then: newspapers from Asia, Europe’s busiest travel week, the continued rise of golden visas, and ‘Med, Mountains & More’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The latest on France’s wildfires and the heartbreak of losing a home in a blaze 30.07.2026 58min

  Best-selling author Daisy Goodwin recounts the lasting impact of losing a home to a fire, as we check in from Bordeaux. Plus: Has Saudi Arabia officially entered the US-Iran conflict? And: Sweden’s new security architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  France wildfires: Bordeaux region on alert as flames rage across Gironde 29.07.2026 57min

  We report from Bordeaux, where wildfires continue to rage as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. Plus: the latest on the earthquake in Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Friendly or frosty? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu gear up for talks in Washington 28.07.2026 58min

  The US president and the Israeli prime minister prepare for talks in Washington. Then: why it’s good to follow Andy Burnham’s example and buy British. Plus: why has a Chinese film about Taiwan been made but never screened? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  US-Iran war cools but for how long? 27.07.2026 1u 3min

  Washington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be? Plus: the rise of dining alone, culture news and a Konfekt preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Modi? 24.07.2026 58min

  Large youth protests continue to send shockwaves through India’s political landscape. Then: the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting wraps up. Plus: Farnborough International Airshow, the Monocle Minute on Design newsletter and ‘What We Learned’ this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Deals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow 23.07.2026 58min

  We get all the latest news on Day 4 of the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire. Then: how Switzerland is helping Kyrgyzstan build drinking water systems. And: we hear about Saint-Étienne’s new “Cité du Design”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub? 22.07.2026 59min

  UK prime minister Andy Burnham invites the US president to Manchester as he puts the northern city on the map. Then: an update on the Farnborough International Airshow. And: new US tariffs on Canadian goods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.