The Globalist

Episoade

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  A diplomacy push to end Iran’s conflict, the Russian election and London Fashion Week 21.09.2026 58min

  Donald Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders in New York, Russians head to the polls and the Asian Games begin in Japan. Plus: London Fashion Week and what happens to cultural institutions when national leadership changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Europe’s plan to defend itself, the race to become UN secretary-general and aviation news 18.09.2026 58min

  Europe’s military leaders gather in Prague to talk defence and co-operation. And: We go behind the scenes of the UN secretary-general race. Plus: A recap of the Arab Media Summit, aviation news and What We Learned this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Deeper ties between Canada and the EU, changes at Emporio Armani and Zürich Design Week 17.09.2026 58min

  Canada’s prime minister speaks to the European Parliament and the former president of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, is jailed for war crimes. Plus: Jaguar Land Rover plans to sell its Defender to Nato and Zürich Design Week begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A pivotal week for UK diplomacy, US midterms and Italy’s electoral reform 16.09.2026 58min

  The UK flexes its diplomatic muscles as Nato chief Mark Rutte arrives in London. Then: We take the temperature of the US midterms and Italy’s electoral reform. Plus: Nordic news, Paris Design Week and the Arab Media Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Could Sweden ever actually return to neutrality? 15.09.2026 58min

  Sweden continues to count the votes of a tightly contested election in which its liberal traditions are being tested. Then: The latest news from the air and sea. Plus: What Okinawa’s new governor means for Japan's defence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sweden’s election results: Is the far right set to make more gains in Europe? 14.09.2026 59min

  Sweden goes to the polls while New Delhi hosts Brics leaders for a high-profile summit. Then: Art Week in Syria and Berlin, the Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar and a Canadian cartographer on the business of naming things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Co-operate or isolate the far right? Sweden’s election on a knife-edge 11.09.2026 58min

  Sweden heads to the polls this weekend. Its centre-right prime minister vows to bring the far right into government but a left-wing coalition has other ideas. Then: why Algeria has cut ties with the UAE and why Brazilian funk is having a K-pop moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  On the ground in Dallas, Ukraine and Ceuta 10.09.2026 1h 1min

  A rare mid-term convention puts Dallas – and Donald Trump – into the spotlight. Then: on the ground in Ukraine with Aliona Hlivco and photographer Mark Neville. Plus: life in Ceuta one month after the migrant crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Poland showcases greater defence clout at MSPO fair, with Canada the star partner 09.09.2026 1h 3min

  Poland has signed a defence co-operation deal with Canada as it hosts the largest Eastern European defence fair this week. Plus: How to organise a state funeral in Norway and why Soviet-era music is making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Freedom Edge drills: trilateral exercises kick off between the United States, Japan and South Korea 08.09.2026 59min

  We explore the new trilateral defence drills and the extent of the US involvement. Plus: Undersea drone wars with Verineia Codrean of Euroatlas; the mayors of Lisbon and Maputo; and a look at Biennale Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why is Israeli settler violence a public relations problem for the US? 07.09.2026 59min

  US ambassador Mike Huckabee visits the West Bank as settler violence worsens. Then: the EU makes a deal with Greenland, the global view of the end of summer and the Venice film festival continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Germany’s coalition conundrum: Can the AfD be contained? 04.09.2026 58min

  How Germany’s regional elections pose one of the greatest threats to Freidrich Merz and Germany’s political firewall against the AfD. Plus: why are some Asian airlines able to absorb the new cost of flying?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Xi in Cairo and Egypt’s strategic balancing act 03.09.2026 1h

  Xi is visiting Egypt for the first time in a decade. Why does Cairo matter to Beijing and what does the visit tell us about Egypt’s ability to balance its relationships with China, the US and its regional partners?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Russia remains a force in the Sahel 02.09.2026 1h

  We look at Niger to understand Moscow’s continuing military role in the region. Plus: Hagen’s CEO Tim Schroeder on Danish coffee culture, the art of cartography and Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Is the US-Iran conflict entering a new phase? 01.09.2026 57min

  Is the Middle East returning to war? We examine renewed US-Iran hostilities, the Gulf response and whether there is still a path back to negotiations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Taiwan defies China as Dubai Airport defies the odds 31.08.2026 58min

  Taiwan and Australia battle China for primacy at the Pacific Islands Forum. Plus: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on how a key aviation hub has managed to keep flying through conflict and remain confident in its long-term plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What’s behind renewed tensions between Greece and Turkey? 28.08.2026 58min

  Are relations really deteriorating between the two countries or are they simply returning to old patterns? We analyse the situation in Europe’s southeast and look at what is driving the hostility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What does Iceland’s EU vote mean for its sovereignty? 27.08.2026 58min

  Should Iceland get closer to the EU? We analyse what’s at stake in Saturday’s referendum and what it means for sovereignty and security in the North Atlantic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The race to protect Europe’s airports from drones 26.08.2026 59min

  After three drones targeted Leipzig, the question arises: what can Europe’s airports do about it? Plus: New York gallerist Harper Levine at his outpost in Bangkok; Japan’s education model; and remembering Dolly Parton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Operation Economic Outcast: Washington’s tough new sanctions on Iran 25.08.2026 58min

  The US slaps harsh new sanctions on Iran as Pakistan tries to kickstart peace talks. Then: Andy Burnham’s first overseas visit as prime minister to Ukraine. And: Canadian news and a preview of Konfekt’s new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.