The Globalist

Kim Ghattas, Beirut-based journalist covering Iran, Lebanon and regional geopolitics. H.J. Meyer, Washington reporter on US politics and congressional reactions. Oscar Guardiola Rivera, professor on Colombian politics and drug-trafficking. Andrew Muller, Monocle commentator offering satirical takes. They discuss intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon, risks of wider US-Israeli action against Iran, congressional splits over strikes, and Colombia’s electoral and narcotics dynamics.

Gorana Grgić, Monocle security correspondent, gives on-the-ground analysis of the widening Iran conflict. Yossi Mecklenburg, Chatham House analyst, explores regional alliance shifts and political fallout. Adam Ward, Oxford Analytica MD in Tokyo, outlines Japan's economic and energy vulnerabilities. They discuss Cyprus security, maritime escalation, Hormuz trade disruptions and broader geopolitical ripples.

We discuss how Ankara will position itself as regional attacks continue and hear from Iranians fleeing to Turkey. Then: China’s annual Two Sessions gathering begins in Beijing and Nepal prepares for its first election since youth-led protests toppled the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oliver Laschet, film director of Sirāt, on desert landscapes, rave ritualism and soundtrack collaboration. Maya Sharma, Bangalore-based journalist, on Canada–India rapprochement and trade talks. Lynn O'Donnell, Foreign Policy columnist, on Afghanistan–Pakistan clashes and regional risks. Dr. Anwar Gargash, UAE diplomatic adviser, on Emirati strategy and Gulf responses. Inzimam Rashid, Gulf correspondent, with on-the-ground Iran–Gulf escalation updates.

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.

Francis Collins, a Paris-based foreign news correspondent, gives brisk French political and cultural takes. Inzim Amrashid, Monocle’s Gulf correspondent in Dubai, explains the escalating UAE–Saudi rift and its regional fallout. Paul Walde, Europe correspondent, breaks down the US–Iran Geneva talks and wider security risks. They also touch on Japan’s missile deployment near Taiwan and a fast roundup of cultural and travel stories.

David Phelan, San Francisco technology correspondent covering consumer electronics like Samsung’s Galaxy launches. He discusses Samsung’s S26 spring lineup and its AI-driven features. He explains privacy display innovation, agentic AI that acts across apps, and handy software like AI call screening and hold assistants.

Juliet Linley, veteran Vatican correspondent covering papal moves, relics and St Peter’s refurbishments. Terry Stiastny, political reporter and media analyst dissecting Trump’s State of the Union and press reactions. They discuss Merz’s China visit and Germany–China ties, rising tensions in the Horn of Africa, Canada’s aid to Cuba, Etihad’s turnaround, and headline-grabbing cultural and political stories.

Lana Daha, filmmaker behind 'Do You Love Me', mines archival film to probe Lebanon’s memory and identity. Julia Jen, Ukrainian researcher and writer, shares first‑hand perspective on the Russia‑Ukraine war and regional tensions. They discuss wartime life, shifting geopolitics, EU sanction disputes, and the uncertain future of the Chagos Islands deal.

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.