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The Foreign Desk

The Foreign Desk

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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.

2026 Monocle Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Live from Nuuk: Trump’s threats grip Greenland

    Live from Nuuk: Trump’s threats grip Greenland
    Jan 24 2026

    ‘The Foreign Desk’ reports from Nuuk as Trump’s threat of force grips Greenland. Is Nuuk closer now to Copenhagen or is independence more important than ever? Can the damage done to Nato be repaired?

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    42 mins
  • Explainer 501: Why does Trump really want Greenland?

    Explainer 501: Why does Trump really want Greenland?
    Jan 21 2026

    Are Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland in any way explainable? Andrew Mueller does his best to try.

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    8 mins
  • Trump: One down, three to go... (in theory)

    Trump: One down, three to go... (in theory)
    Jan 17 2026

    As President Trump completes the first year of his second term, we take stock. Is there a plan underpinning the chaos – or is chaos the plan? And what will the next three years hold?

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    33 mins
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