Carlotta Rebello

Alexis Self, Monocle foreign editor reporting from Greenland on Denmark’s defence planning. Carlotta Rebello, Monocle producer covering MIPIM and urban design highlights. Inzamam Rashid, Gulf correspondent on Strait of Hormuz tensions and Iran’s moves. They discuss Greenland’s contingency plans and local reaction. They tour MIPIM’s big urban projects. They map rising Gulf maritime tensions and regional diplomacy.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Monocle's senior correspondent focusing on Brazil, Carlotta Rebello, the senior foreign correspondent, and Mina al-Oraibi, Editor-in-chief of The National, dive into fascinating global themes. They explore Jakarta's emergence as the largest megacity, the complex reasons driving urban migration, and challenges like infrastructure strain. The Louvre's controversial price hike for non-EU visitors sparks a lively debate on museum funding. Additionally, they discuss Brazil's telenovelas breaking into international markets and influencing media in Portugal.

Petri Bertsoff, Monocle's Helsinki correspondent, delves into the Nordics' strong unified response to Trump's threats over Greenland, emphasizing issues of sovereignty and self-determination. Meanwhile, director Kaouther Ben Hania shares insights into her impactful film inspired by a child's voice amid injustice. Michael Booth reflects on the disturbing decline of customer service, sharing anecdotes about frustrating interactions and exploring why accountability seems to be vanishing. Join a lively in-house panel discussion as they navigate these pressing topics.