The Globalist

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.

Andrew Muller, satirical Monocle commentator; Matt Wolfe, International NYT theatre critic; Gorana Gerjic, Monocle security correspondent; Volker Perthes, former UN special representative on Sudan; Zizet Dhaka-Zali, former UN adviser on multilateral diplomacy. They discuss Trump’s Board of Peace and who joined, the harsh reality in Gaza, how diplomacy could push a Sudan ceasefire, fractures in multilateralism, plus a roundup of global headlines and theatre picks.

Salomé Zourabichvili, Georgia’s president in exile who warns of legal and economic pressure on democracy. Paul Walde, Europe correspondent analyzing brief Geneva talks on Ukraine–Russia and why core territorial disputes block progress. Patricia Oliart, Latin America lecturer outlining Peru’s rotating presidencies and instability. Adolfo Veloso, Brazilian cinematographer sharing his natural-light approach on Train Dreams.

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.

Deepak Adhikari, Kathmandu-based journalist covering Nepal's parties and voter concerns. Sheena Rossiter, Monocle editor reporting on clean energy jobs and AI food-crisis models. Jessica Bridger, Zurich-based urbanism writer on new cities, curb management and sustainable Olympic venues. Lili Takash, Hungarian reporter on Rubio’s Budapest visit and Orbán’s campaign. Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarus opposition leader on prisoners and regional security.

Vicky Price, economist and former joint head of the UK government's economic service, offers crisp analysis of Japan's weak growth and EU capital-market moves. Anita Riotta, Monocle Radio producer reporting from Munich, recounts on-the-ground diplomacy, transatlantic tensions, Arctic security chatter and the scramble for interviews. Short, punchy takes on Munich, Italy-Africa ties, US–Cuba policy and headline-grabbing security shifts.

Thangam Debonair, cultural strategist and prize chair, talks about the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction long list. Brendan von Essen, analyst at Africa Risk Consulting, outlines Zimbabwe's proposed constitutional changes. Alexandre Kushner, Paris-based political analyst, reviews French politics and front pages. Andrew Muller, Monocle contributor, delivers a satirical weekly round-up of culture and politics.