The Globalist

We discuss The New York Times’ plan to open a new operation in the Arab region, continue our Iraq series by talking art, and check in with Tyler Brûlé as part of Monocle’s APAC tour.

We discuss Qatar’s influential role in the Syria crisis, find out about claims that the Islamisation of Turkey is taking place, and we begin our Iraq series by looking at the leading independent newspaper in Iraqi Kurdistan.

We ask the EU’s chief foreign policy spokesman whether Iran is finally ready to engage in nuclear talks, find out why Germany's military is about to undergo change, and look through today’s Latin American front pages.

We discuss Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Washington, profile Israeli politician Yair Lapid’s fall from grace, and discuss why Barack Obama also had a bad week.

We head to Ramallah to see how Palestinians are remembering Nakba Day, discuss the ongoing industry scrutiny of Turkish Airlines, and find out why some of Sweden's banks aren’t handing out any money.

This one-hour show airs at 06.00 London time and looks ahead to events that will shape the day in Europe, and beyond, with a special focus on Turkey and the Gulf.

With one month to go until presidential elections in Iran, we profile the surprise candidates making a run for office. Plus, we find out what’s behind Israel’s new diplomatic mission in the Persian Gulf and take a look at the relationship between art and propaganda.

A look at David Cameron’s agenda for his visit to Washington, we explore the enduring relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea, and Kevin Allison of Reuters takes us through the international front pages.

Xenia Dormandy of Chatham House analyses the policies of the Pakistan election hopefuls and we ask Rahul Bedi what India might want from the new government. Plus, Richard Milne of the FT explains Norway’s sovereign wealth fund.

Live from Istanbul: the CEO of the city’s 2020 Olympic bid tells us why it deserve the games, we discuss an airline that is taking to the seas to beat traffic, and talk design, fashion and food. Plus, the top stories from today’s front pages across Turkey.

Live from Istanbul: Tyler Brûlé and Andrew tuck continue Monocle’s coverage from Turkey – with Vulsat Dogan Sabanci of Hurriyet Daily, we find out what it takes to dress the nation’s elite, and look over the rest of today’s Turkish headlines.

Live from Istanbul: Monocle editor Andrew Tuck kicks off two days of special broadcasts from Turkey. We also hear from Daniella Peled of the Institute of War and Peace Reporting on the implications of Israel’s air strikes in Syria and Emily Ford reports from Kuala Lumpur on the re-election of its ruling party.

A look at Istanbul’s preparations to build its third airport in a bid to become an international air-travel hub, we profile Nawaz Sharif – the man expected to be Pakistan’s new prime minister, and also talk design.

As Syria’s conflict rages on we discuss why communities are beginning to set up local councils in a bid for normalcy. Plus, we head to Sydney to find out about controversial plans to redevelop its waterfront, and talk Italian furniture design.

This one-hour show airs at 06.00 London time and looks ahead to events that will shape the day in Europe, and beyond, with a special focus on Turkey and the Gulf.