Andrew Mueller

Join Yossi Mekelberg, an insightful political commentator, and Vincent McAviney, a keen political analyst, as they unpack this week's major stories. They dive into the diplomatic tensions highlighted at the Munich Security Conference, especially regarding Ukraine and transatlantic relations. Istanbul correspondent Hannah Lucinda Smith shares updates on Turkey's political turmoil and recent earthquakes. The conversation also touches on the Israel-Gaza ceasefire complexities and the ethical dilemmas of resume embellishment in today’s job market.

Andrew Muller, Monocle contributing editor and Milan wrap-up commentator. Dr. Marion Mesmer, Chatham House security expert on European defence industrial cooperation. Evelyn Farkas, former US deputy assistant secretary of defense on transatlantic trust and strategy. H.J. Mai, Washington reporter on the Supreme Court ruling and political fallout. They discuss the court’s tariff decision, business and trade implications, NATO trust and the E5 defence pact.

Guy Delaunay, Balkan correspondent covering trials and protests. Maya Sharma, Bangalore-based reporter on France–India ties and defence. Andrew Muller, on-site Monocle editor reporting from Munich and the Winter Games. They discuss Geneva diplomacy on Ukraine and Iran, US strategy and naval posturing, sanctions and Russian oil routes, Macron’s India visit and aerospace links, plus Balkan protests and legal developments.

Andrew Muller, Monocle contributor, provides a narrated biography of Iran’s leader. Ash Bhardwaj, travel journalist and filmmaker, explains Gulf airspace closures and their impact on flights. Steve Crawshaw, author and former human rights director, reviews international press and Iranian public reactions. Inzamam Rashid, Gulf correspondent, reports on missile and drone strikes, regional security and civilian anxieties.

Sanam Vakil, Chatham House MENA director, on Iran’s nuclear standoff, regional threats and protest dynamics. William Yang, Northeast Asia analyst, on Taiwan’s budget gridlock and defence risks. Sudeh David-Wilp, German Marshall Fund, on CDU politics and Merkel’s unity signal. Isabel Hamilton, Politico tech editor, on transatlantic tech fights and platform rules. Andrew Muller, Monocle correspondent, on Milan’s Winter Games flair.