The Globalist

Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé joins Emma Nelson to discuss press censorship in Japan, we also check-in with Australia’s Avalon Airshow, and hear from the QVED editorial design event in Munich.

As the election race heats up in Israel, we examine prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to pull out of meetings in Washington. Plus, we hear about the latest war games between North and South Korea, and Monocle’s Sophie Grove points out how the humble cup of tea might be a missed opportunity for Turkey’s government.

We discuss the Egyptian president’s proposal for a joint Arab military alliance and whether it would actually work in the Middle East. Plus the latest military technology at Idex in Abu Dhabi and why Australia is considering culling camels.

With violence in Ukraine hitting its one year anniversary we look at how the country is dealing with a conflict that has no end in sight. Plus we learn why Turkish troops are entering Syria to evacuate a historic Ottoman tomb and look at how marriage laws could change in Japan.

Could Isis be a threat to Italy’s borders? The country's foreign affairs minister Paolo Gentiloni isn’t brushing the possibility aside. And with President Obama approaching the end of his tenure, we look at how a Texan judge might unthread a key part of his legacy.

A look at why despite best efforts to prove he still has a friend in Europe, Vladimir Putin’s visit to Hungary fell a little flat. We also discuss Egypt’s assault on the Isis militant group in Libya.

With up to 8,000 Ukrainian troops said to be surrounded by separatists in the east of the country we ask how Ukrainians are feeling about the fragile ceasefire. Plus the latest from Sudan as authorities launch one of Africa’s biggest media crackdowns.

Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for Jewish people to emigrate to Israel. But is anti-semitism really on the rise across Europe? Also, with two Australians heading for the firing squad in Indonesia, could a diplomatic push spare their lives?

We discuss how Copenhagen might move forward in the aftermath of this weekend’s terrorist attack. Plus the latest on the Ukraine ceasefire and the business news in Greece.

Greek and German negotiators agree - in principle - to compromise over Athens’ debt repayments. Plus we ask why Japan wants to boost its humanitarian presence overseas and unpick Turkey’s relationship with Cuba.

After the progress made during Ukraine peace talks in Minsk, how realistic is the hope of a resolution? Plus we cross to Delhi to discuss what the aftermath of that city’s election means for the country’s prime minister.

We analyse the alleged sodomy accusations against Malaysian opposition-leader Anwar Ibrahim, cross to Kuala Lumpur to ask what’s next for the nation’s political agenda, and learn why Barack Obama is refusing to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.

Is the Turkish parliament’s latest security bill eroding civil liberties in the country? We also learn why Australia is increasingly swinging away from the centre-right, and Fairfax Media’s business columnist Adele Ferguson gives her take on the future for private investments.

As Australian prime minister Tony Abbott survives a leadership challenge, we ask where the unpopular leader goes next. Plus what is Russia’s Vladimir Putin hoping to achieve by visiting Egypt?

We preview the Munich Security Conference, discuss the future of Japan’s constitution, get the business news from Turkey and review the morning newspapers with Martin Plaut.​