Monocle 24: The Briefing

The Briefing - Edition 402

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We consider whether it's the best chance in a generation to deliver a reunified Cyprus, find out how Cannes is transformed from sleepy seaside town into global media hub, and have our fortune told – Azerbaijan style.

The Briefing - Edition 401

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on the disintegrating rebel movement in Syria, we unpick the ethnic tensions in Burma, look at the legacy of the Vichy regime in contemporary France, and hear from the FiFi fragrance awards.

The Briefing - Edition 400

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Richard Dowden of the Royal African Society gives his view on Nigeria’s struggle with Boko Haram, Ben Judah explains the significance of the reopening of Lenin's mausoleum, and architect Charles Correa gives us a tour of his retrospective exhibition.

The Briefing - Edition 399

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We ask whether a pact from big brands can change the standards of manufacturing in Bangladesh? Plus, a look at the changing rhetoric on Syria and whether or not being verbose in parliament gets a message across any better.

The Briefing - Edition 398

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the mounting border tensions between Turkey and Syria, we check in with Al Jazeera’s Imtiaz Tyab in Lahore for the latest on the Pakistan election, and head to North Korea to find out what we know – or don’t know – about the country’s new defence chief.

The Briefing - Edition 397

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We check in with Rod Nordland – Kabul bureau chief for the New York Times, head to Japan to discuss Shinzo Abe’s proposal for a national security council there, and hear how Buenos Aires is capitalising on having an Argentinian pope.

The Briefing - Edition 396

Thu, 9 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

India’s foreign minister visits Beijing – we ask whether deeper tensions exist beneath the surface with John Hemmings from CSIS, we also hear the impact oil could have in South Sudan, get our weekly media round up with Ian Burrell, and find out about Nokia’s new $99 smartphone.

The Briefing - Edition 395

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We look at the career of Roberto Azevedo – first Brazilian to head the WTO, hear about the relationship between Burma and China, and Steve Bloomfield looks over the US front pages.

The Briefing - Edition 394

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the Burmese opposition’s visit to China without leader Aung San Suu Kyi, we also hear how all Eurasian languages may have descended from just one, and check in with our editor-in-chief Tyler Brule in Istanbul.

The Briefing - Edition 393

Mon, 6 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Andrew Mueller takes a look at Australia’s new defence white paper, we get an update on the trial of alleged neo-Nazi serial killer Beate Zschäpe in Munich, and Rebecca Collard reports on urban agriculture in Gaza.

The Briefing - Edition 392

Fri, 3 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler Brûlé gets the latest on the assassination of Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali in Pakistan, asks whether Malaysia’s government could be about to change after 56 years, and explores JC Penney’s attempt to win back customers. Plus, our Friday stats and luxury updates.

The Briefing - Edition 391

Thu, 2 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler Brûlé discusses the consequences of North Korea sentencing a US citizen to hard labour for 15 years, we also take a look at the expectations for Boeing’s new 777X jet, and get the latest media news from Professor Stewart Purvis.

The Briefing - Edition 390

Wed, 1 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the relationship between Syria and Hezbollah, we find out what was achieved on Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to the Kremlin, and South African photographer David Goldblatt reflects on his career.

The Briefing - Edition 389

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Simon Kuper of the Financial Times and Dr Henk te Velde explore the role of the Dutch monarchy after their queen abdicates, our man in Seoul – Jason Strother – brings us the latest after the US and South Korea end their military drill, and air-travel expert Peter Morris of Ascend joins us to talk aviation.

The Briefing - Edition 388

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Reactions to the car bomb attack on Syrian prime minister Wael al-Halqi, we learn some awkward English phrases being taught to the People’s Liberation Army in China, and get business news from Bloomberg’s Pimm Fox.

The Briefing - Edition 387

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on accusations that chemical weapons are being used in Syria, we discuss Israel and Palestine’s differing views on holy sites, and hear from the Auto Shanghai car fair.

The Briefing - Edition 386

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The pros and cons of western intervention in Syria, we ask if presidential libraries can change the perception of former leaders, and head to Lisbon to discuss anti-austerity protests.

The Briefing - Edition 385

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

This one-hour show airs at 12 noon London time and includes analysis of the day’s news in Europe. This is also our drivetime show for the US East Coast.

The Briefing - Edition 384

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

As Giorgio Napolitano chooses Enrico Letta to form Italy’s coalition government, we get the latest Italy. Plus, Manus Cranny of Bloomberg TV brings us the international business news and our Hong Kong bureau chief gives her verdict on Spring Airlines’ daring new uniform.

The Briefing - Edition 383

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the Boston bombing suspect, why Egypt’s justice minister has resigned, and look at a new $300m (€230m) scholarship for study in China.

The Briefing - Edition 382

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from the manhunt in Boston, we discuss the oil market in Iraqi Kurdistan, and review the South American papers.

The Briefing - Edition 381

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of the explosion in Waco, Texas, we discuss the arrest of Pakistan’s ex-ruler Pervez Musharraf, and get a round-up of global media stories with The Independent’s Ian Burrell.

The Briefing - Edition 380

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Reflection on the legacy of Margaret Thatcher with Peter York and Damian Barr, we look over the international business headlines with Manus Cranny of Bloomberg TV, and hear how the UK government won design of the year for their website.

The Briefing - Edition 379

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

This one-hour show airs at 12 noon London time and includes analysis of the day’s news in Europe. This is also our drivetime show for the US East Coast.

The Briefing - Edition 378

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from our man in Seoul, we look at the political landscape in France where politicians must now reveal their wealth and its sources, and get business news from New York with Pimm Fox.

The Briefing - Edition 377

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Live from Madrid: on our second day at the Zinc Shower festival we speak with the editor-in-chief of El País Javier Moreno, and ask why the gentleman of Spanish football – Xabi Alonso – loves Monocle.

The Briefing - Edition 376

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Live from Madrid: we meet the entrepreneurs, creative minds and forward thinkers at the Zinc Shower festival, including El Gran Wyoming – host of satirical nightly news show El Intermedio.

The Briefing - Edition 375

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Live from Milan: continuing our coverage of the Salone del Mobile design fair we’re joined by vice-president of design for Nokia, Marko Ahtisaari. Plus, we check out the inaugural Lexus Design Award, and learn why US manufacturer Knoll has teamed up with Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.

The Briefing - Edition 374

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Live from Milan: our specials from the Salone del Mobile furniture fair continue as we meet Petter Neby of Punkt, we also sit down with the minds behind Bokja Design, and hear from civil engineer and MIT professor Carlo Ratti.

The Briefing - Edition 373

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Live from Milan: top design minds Bradford Shellhammer, Ambra Medda and Thomas Lykke join Hugo Macdonald to kick-start our special Briefing broadcasts from Milan’s Salone de Mobile. Plus, Ivan Carvalho and Serena Danna discuss the political environment.

The Briefing - Edition 372

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Not enough Pakistanis are paying tax – and it’s beginning to cause a problem. We’ll find out whether anything is likely to change, with Pakistan expert and journalist, Shafi Naqi Jamie. We also focus on a French investigative website that’s making waves and breaking news before everyone else and we get the latest business news from Bloomberg.

The Briefing - Edition 371

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We have the latest from North Korea, a round-up of the day’s business stories and a check on the media news including whether 2013 will mark a tipping point for online paywalls. We also hear why a painting of a cathedral has soared in value at auction after it was discovered to be previously owned by Adolf Hitler.

The Briefing - Edition 370

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

EU-mediated talks over the status of Serb-dominated northern Kosovo fail to reach a deal. We get the latest from our correspondent, find out why a group of activists have invaded Istanbul's historical Emek cinema, and get a roundup of this week’s technology stories.

The Briefing - Edition 369

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Tensions are raised as Pyongyang says it will restart its shuttered nuclear facilities at Yongbyon: we have the latest from Aidan Foster Carter. Hard times at Apple: we discuss Apple’s apology to Chinese customers over the company's warranty policy and a roundup of the latest aviation news.

The Briefing - Edition 368

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Middle East’s t op satirist is bailed after his arrest this weekend. We ask if press freedom in the country is no better than under Mubarak. We get the latest business news from Bloomberg’s Pimm Fox and our man in San Francisco Alastair Gee jets in to the studio to discuss the ultimate Easter beauty pageant - a hunky Jesus competition.

The Briefing - Edition 367

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A mix of news, debate, comment and banter with studio guests and interviews from around the globe.

The Briefing - Edition 366

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We ask if the UK should be sending forces to Mali, talk to our Washington correspondent about the US Supreme Court deliberations on gay marriage, and find out about new plans for China’s terracotta army.

The Briefing - Edition 365

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Why there are problems emerging for Brazil’s infrastructure ahead of the Olympics and World Cup, we take a closer look at Xi Jinping’s glamorous first lady, and discover why the word “ungoogleable” has been banned in Sweden.

The Briefing - Edition 364

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times talks to us about Europe’s relationship with Germany. We also find out how Sochi plans to deal with its low-snow situation ahead of the Winter Olympics, and get this week’s aviation headlines.

The Briefing - Edition 363

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the resignation of Syria’s opposition leader, talk to journalist David Lewis in Senegal about the attempted coup, and meet a Norwegian professor who believes airlines should charge passengers based on their weight.

The Briefing - Edition 362

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

EA Worldview editor Scott Lucas reflects on the significance of the bombing of a Mosque in Damascus, our Paris correspondent Tom Burges Watson reports on the scandal engulfing Nicolas Sarkozy, and Paul James of Starwood Hotels brings us up-to-speed on the latest developments in the luxury sector.

The Briefing - Edition 361

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We break down what's been a difficult week in Australian politics for Julia Gillard, reflect on the prospects of the Cypriot people after the European Central Bank’s ultimatum, and assess how happy Singapore is as a nation.

The Briefing - Edition 360

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Quentin Peel of the Financial Times joins us to assess how the Cyprus crisis will affect Germany’s position in the EU, Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua delivers the latest international business news, and tech expert David Phelan discusses new gadgets.

The Briefing - Edition 359

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the fallout in European politics after Cyprus’ levy, we hear from the Pope’s inaugural mass, and learn about the realities of being a reporter in China.

The Briefing - Edition 358

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Dr James Ker-Lindsay of the London School of Economics joins us to explore the consequences of the proposed Cyprus bailout deal, China replaces the UK in the top five of the world's arms exporters, and Bloomberg’s Pimm Fox brings us the latest international business stories.

The Briefing - Edition 357

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

A look at US-Iran relations as president Obama announces the middle-eastern nation could be one year away from having a nuclear weapon. We also get the latest luxury news and find out about why Finland is selling a TV show to North Korea.

The Briefing - Edition 356

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The challenges ahead for Xi Jinping as he is officially confirmed as China’s leader, Reuters TV anchor Axel Threlfall brings us international business news, and we look at Vladimir Putin’s plans for a Soviet-style exercise regime for Russia’s youth.

The Briefing - Edition 355

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss what’s next for Syria’s depleted military with Scott Lucas of EA Worldview, look at the ongoing problems of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, and round-up the latest technology stories.

The Briefing - Edition 354

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph Dana reports from the Herzliya Conference in Israel, Daniella Peled brings us up to date on the decisions being made in the Vatican, and Charles Alcock of Aviation International unpicks the latest headlines from the aerospace sector.

The Briefing - Edition 353

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Pakistan’s new pipeline which is planned to link it with the gas fields of Iran, we discuss the latest business news with Bloomberg’s Pimm Fox, and discover Finland’s new zeal for an old tradition – “wife-pulling”.

The Briefing - Edition 352

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

As North Korea flexes its muscles we get the latest from Seoul before taking a look at the guest list for Hugo Chávez's funeral. We also hear why Kenya’s newspapers are being deliberately boring and Monocle’s Phil Han tries very hard not to crash an Air Baltic jet.

The Briefing - Edition 351

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Aidan Foster Carter explains why North Korea’s latest threats could be more than mere sabre-rattling, former editor-in-chief of ITN Stewart Purvis guides us through the day’s biggest media stories, and we take a flight to Berlin for the ITB travel and tourism fair.

The Briefing - Edition 350

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Following the death of Hugo Chávez we ask what’s next for Venezuela and his brand of socialism and also head to Kenya for an update on the ongoing election problems.

The Briefing - Edition 349

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We speak to our man in Budapest as Hungary revisits controversial plans for its constitution, get and update on Yulia Tymoshenko's court case, check in with the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, and get business news from Reuters’ Joanna Partridge.

The Briefing - Edition 348

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

An update on the elections in Kenya, the latest on bombings in Karachi, and we look into North Korea’s military drills. Plus, business news from Pimm Fox.

The Briefing - Edition 347

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We ask if the era of e-books is over, talk to Mark Huband about this new book “Trading Secrets”, and Steve Bloomfield offers his thoughts on US’s budget woes.

The Briefing - Edition 346

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Scott Lucas looks beneath the surface of John Kerry’s meeting in Rome with the Syrian opposition, we discuss the legacy of Pope Benedict with Peter Stanford, and Tristan McAllister gives a review of the week’s top transport stories.

The Briefing - Edition 345

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Could a gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan cause a further rift between the West and Pakistan? We find out if relations between Russia and the US are warming up, and get the latest in the world of high-tech toys.

The Briefing - Edition 344

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

As Iran’s nuclear negotiations continue we ask can they make a deal? We also discuss whether LVMH will buy Burberry, and look at technology in clothing.

The Briefing - Edition 343

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Monocle’s man in Seoul discusses South Korea’s new president, we look over the day’s top business headlines with Joanna Partridge of Reuters, and Dr James D Boys explains why John Kerry chose London as his first international stop as US Secretary of State.

The Briefing - Edition 342

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

British ambassador to Germany, Simon McDonald, joins us to discuss modern diplomacy. Berlin bureau chief of The Economist, Andreas Kluth, explores German industry, and Markus Miessen discusses Berlin art and architecture.

The Briefing - Edition 341

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Why Japan has executed three death row inmates, we also see whether a replica of the Titanic will float, and speak to our editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé about whether the iPad revolution for print was overstated.

The Briefing - Edition 340

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on the resignation of Bulgaria’s government. Plus, we get tech news and find out why the UK has been given a £100m (€114.3m) art collection.

The Briefing - Edition 339

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We ask why global arms sales have fallen for the first time since 1994, head to Athens for the latest on François Hollande’s visit, and review the tenure of South Korean president Lee Myung-bak during his final week in office.

The Briefing - Edition 338

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from Quetta after the weekend’s deadly terrorist attack, we see what the Iberia strike means for Spain-bound travellers, and talk guerrilla warfare with Max Boot.

The Briefing - Edition 337

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Author Constantine Buhayer joins us to preview the Cyprus elections this weekend, we speak to Farida Ghulam about the prospects for change in Bahrain, and David Whitehouse assess the impact of the meteor landing in Russia.

The Briefing - Edition 336

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Dr Lee Jones analyses Japan’s plan to issue pre-emptive strikes when under ‘imminent threat’, we preview Jacob Zuma’s state of the nation address with Mzoxolo Mpolase, and Lisa Campbell takes us through the media headlines.

The Briefing - Edition 335

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of the G7’s approach to Japanese economic policies, a discussion about the latest IAEA meetings in Iran and we celebrate World Radio Day with a look back at the year on Monocle 24.

The Briefing - Edition 334

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Heather Williams of Chatham House discusses the implications of North Korea's nuclear test and Sasha Issenberg previews President Obama’s State of the Union address.

The Briefing - Edition 333

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

As the pope resigns we find out what happens next with Robert Mickens, Rome correspondent for The Tablet, we assess the prospects for peace in Mali following another suicide attack in Gao and we profile former comedian Beppe Grillo's Five Star party as it surges ahead in the Italian polls.

The Briefing - Edition 332

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Financial Times' Berlin bureau chief Quentin Peel talks about staying up all night covering the EU budget talks, we get the latest news on the Dreamliner and go over the week's facts and figures with the CEO of Ipsos MORI, Ben Page.

The Briefing - Edition 331

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

EU leaders are trying to thrash out their budgets in Brussels while in London the new governor of the Bank of England has been facing MPs; we’ll discuss the implications of both meetings. We also look at Australian sport's doping scandal and get the latest on Tunisia.

The Briefing - Edition 330

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Fiona Wilson analyses Shinzo Abe’s latest outburst over the disputed islands in the East China Sea. We also explore the logistics of the world’s biggest migration, as millions of Chinese workers prepare to go home for the New Year.

The Briefing - Edition 329

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Standard & Poor's is finally being held accountable for its part in the US financial crisis but we discuss why S&P was singled out. We also visit Stockholm’s furniture fair and get this week’s latest aviation news.

The Briefing - Edition 328

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

French jets have bombed northern Mali – we ask our man on the ground how much the French assistance is actually helping Mali’s government. We also take a peek at Burma’s first international literary festival and find out why London’s iconic black cabs are expanding into China.

The Briefing - Edition 327

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We remember Ed Koch as one of New York City’s great mayors, find out why Cambodians waited four months for the funeral of King Norodom Sihanouk, and take a look at luxury market news with Sagra Maceira de Rosen.

The Briefing - Edition 326

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Hezbollah’s role in Syria with Fawaz Gerges, we get the latest from the continuing conflict in Mali, and discover why Japanese filmmakers are celebrating a great year at the box office.

The Briefing - Edition 325

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Collard gives us the latest from Egypt, we discuss a guilty verdict making headlines in Kiev, and ponder the future of Swedish furniture giant Ikea following a public board spat.

The Briefing - Edition 324

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Peter Felstead of Jane's Defence Weekly explains how a potential UK mission to Mali would look, we review the week's top aviation stories, and discuss a makeover for Rome’s Trevi Fountain.

The Briefing - Edition 323

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Fawaz Gerges explains whether the latest instability in Egypt could mean a new revolution is on the way, we find out why Burma is getting a half-billion dollar loan, and ask what happens next in Mali?

The Briefing - Edition 322

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Andrew Mueller discusses the latest threat from North Korea with Richard Lloyd Parry, we analyse more protests in Cairo on the second anniversary of the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, and get luxury news with Bloomberg's Andrew Roberts.

The Briefing - Edition 321

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from the World Economic Forum in Davos, including interviews with Transparency International director general Cobus de Swardt, media specialist Ian Burrell, and Kevin Jenkins – CEO and president of World Vision International.

The Briefing - Edition 320

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Steve Bloomfield sits down with Bloomberg TV's Francine Lacqua live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, we get a view on UK-EU relations from immigration judge and expert in European Law, Dan Wilsher, and get the latest on Israel’s election.

The Briefing - Edition 319

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Christine Okrent gives us the view from France on the Mali conflict, we get a round up of the week’s biggest aviation stories, and our Paris correspondent makes his very own perfume.

The Briefing - Edition 318

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We look ahead to Barack Obama’s second inauguration day, assess the damage of Algeria’s four-day hostage siege, and celebrate the life and work of designer Andrée Putman.

The Briefing - Edition 317

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Middle East journalist Borzou Daragahi gives us an update on the Algerian hostage situation, Monocle’s Kenji Hall discusses Shinzo Abe’s tour of southeast Asia, and we find out how to cook a horse.

The Briefing - Edition 316

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Nabila Ramdani and Shashank Joshi analyse the hostage situation in Algeria and we review the week’s top media stories with Felix Gillette of Bloomberg Businessweek.

The Briefing - Edition 315

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

With all of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner fleet grounded in Japan we get the latest from Tyler Brûlé in Tokyo. Plus, a preview of Barack Obama’s speech on gun control and we find out why Australians are digging up Ned Kelly.

The Briefing - Edition 314

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We analyse Pakistan’s deepening political crisis as the supreme court orders the arrest of its prime minister, we also look at the race to become the next governor of Bangkok, and get the latest on menswear from Milan.

The Briefing - Edition 313

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We review the current military crisis in Mali, get lost in Beijing's smog, visit the world’s largest festival, and discuss the Nordic defence industry.

The Briefing - Edition 312

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Ahmed Rashid discusses yesterday’s violence in Pakistan, Monocle’s transport editor explains Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner woes, and we get an update on Japan’s massive stimulus package from our Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson.

The Briefing - Edition 311

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We ask how the murder of three Kurdish activists in Paris will affect the PKK, look at the euro’s new design, and check in with our woman in Hong Kong – Liv Lewitschnik.

The Briefing - Edition 310

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We find out why the Boeing 787 Dreamliner continues to have problems, analyse the Fatah and Hamas meeting in Cairo, and ask whether tablet computers will soon be going soft.

The Briefing - Edition 309

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We hear the latest from Sydney on the bushfires raging across New South Wales and ask Italian journalist Gianni Riotta about Silvio Berlusconi’s political future.

The Briefing - Edition 308

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We analyse the key phrases of President Assad's first speech in six months, find out why North Korea appears to be opening up to Google, and assess Thailand’s new transport plan.

The Briefing - Edition 307

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We examine the effects of Switzerland's oldest bank being shut down, find out why China's workforce is confused about their holidays, and find out why conflicting health advice is leading us all astray.

The Briefing - Edition 306

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We examine the killing of Pakistani extremist Mullah Nazir in a US drone strike, look at press freedom in Bahrain, and find out why Iceland is so strict about what people are named.

The Briefing - Edition 305

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

We get the reactions to the US ‘fiscal cliff’ deal and discuss its consequences, plus what to expect from the year 2013 in the gadget market, and we head to Istanbul and Cairo for an update on the freedom of speech situation in Egypt and Turkey.

The Briefing - Edition 304

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Live from St Moritz: We learn the history of the Cresta Run, Markus Hippi explains why he doesn’t like to ski, and Ivan Carvalho visits the family-run Rosa Alpina Hotel in Italy’s Alta Badia.

The Briefing - Edition 303

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Live from St Moritz: On the snowy terrace of the Hauser Hotel, Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck and Sophie Grove are joined by Luca Bassani Antivari of Wally Yachts, take a look at the news in the Engadine with René Mehrmann of Die Südostschweiz, and visit the world’s oldest bob-run still in operation.

The Briefing - Edition 302

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Live from St Moritz: Tyler Brûlé, Sophie Grove and Markus Hippi bring news from the Engadine, discuss aviation with VistaJet founder Thomas Flohr, and welcome the hosts of the Lenzerheide creative symposium.

The Briefing - Edition 301

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Live from St Moritz: Join Tyler Brûlé and Sophie Grove at the Hauser Hotel to explore the history and future of the iconic Badrutt’s Palace Hotel with Hans Wiedemann, discuss Italian politics with Ivan Carvalho, and take a fresh look at life in the mountains.

The Briefing - Edition 300

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis from Dr James D Boys as Republicans cancel a vote on tax reform that pushes the US further towards the fiscal cliff. Plus, we review Russia’s changing stance on Syria and look back at the year’s stats with Ipsos MORI’s Ben Page.

The Briefing - Edition 299

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Yemen’s sweeping reforms to its military, review the week’s top media stories, ask what lies ahead for South Korea in the new year, and see what one Saudi prince plans to do with a new £300m jumbo jet.

The Briefing - Edition 298

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

As vote-counting continues we get the latest on South Korea’s election, discuss François Hollande’s visit to Algeria, we find out why the UN just shuttered its polio vaccine programme in Pakistan.

The Briefing - Edition 297

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Jacob Zuma wins the leadership of South Africa’s ANC – our correspondent Alex Duval Smith provides the analysis from Cape Town. Plus, we assess the protests in Spain at Mariano Rajoy’s austerity measures, and get aviation news with Peter Morris.

The Briefing - Edition 296

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask what China will make of Japan’s new nationalist government. We also head to Moscow to analyse the weekend’s illegal protests, get a round up of North American papers and hear the latest defence news.

The Briefing - Edition 295

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler Brûlé and Fiona Wilson look ahead to the elections in Japan and South Korea, we explore relations inside Palestine after Hamas’ first rally in the West Bank since 2007, and take a look at this week’s luxury news.

The Briefing - Edition 294

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

After reports of President Assad using scud missiles on rebels, we assess the implications with Shashank Joshi. Plus, we ask what the deal on Europe’s banking supervision means, and talk publishing with the editor of Paris Match.

The Briefing - Edition 293

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The US recognises the Syrian opposition coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people, we speak to Economist Constantin Gurdgiev about Ireland’s pledge to reform its repossession laws, and look back on the life of maestro sitar player, Ravi Shankar.

The Briefing - Edition 292

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Alex Duval Smith reports from Mali on Prime Minister Cheick Modibo Diarra, we get news from Hong Kong, and get aviation news with Murdo Morrison.

The Briefing - Edition 291

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Our Tokyo bureau chief discusses Japan’s recession, we talk to our man in Milan about Mario Monti, and get an update on defence news.

The Briefing - Edition 290

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Hillary Clinton’s visit to Belfast, we examine the future of Czech Airlines, and get the latest on the Ghana elections.

The Briefing - Edition 289

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on the Cairo clashes with Abdel-Rahman, why China plans to cut down on superficial ceremonies, and a look at the Latin American papers.

The Briefing - Edition 288

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We talk Korean espionage with Aidan Foster-Carter, assess an Olympic controversy in India, and see which countries came top in a new survey about corruption.

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Tue, 4 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Quentin Peel of the Financial Times explains why Angela Merkel remains so popular at home, plus we discuss the drone allegedly shot down in Iran with Scott Lucas.

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Mon, 3 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A mix of news, debate, comment and banter with studio guests and interviews from around the globe.

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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the Muslim Brotherhood with Dr Maha Azzam of Chatham House, talk luxury with Sagra Maceira de Rosen, and analyse the week in statistics with Ben Page.

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Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Expert Marina Petroleka analyses the impact of the Deepwater Horizon disaster on BP's reputation, and we contrast media freedom in Delhi, Cape Town and Singapore.

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Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Fawaz Gerges has the latest on Syria, we explore Obama’s tax policy with Dr James Boys, and talk technology with The Engineer's Stephen Harris.

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Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We talk Greek bailouts with Constantine Buhayer, aviation with Peter Morris of Ascend Worldwide, and Turkish politics - and soap operas - with Caleb Lauer in Istanbul.

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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Daniella Peled on Ehud Barak's career, why the world's richest woman won't talk about her new book, and Tyler Brule explains why cities need trees.

The Briefing - Edition 280

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph Dana brings us the latest from Egypt, we talk Black Friday with our man in DC Sasha Issenberg, and Ben Page explains the week in statistics.

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Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The LSE's Fawaz Gerges has the latest from Aleppo, media news with the Journalism Foundation's Arion McNicoll, and a mannequin maker reveals a new retail concept.

The Briefing - Edition 278

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Monocle’s Joseph Dana reports from Cairo, author John Garnaut talks political intrigue in China, and journalist Rahul Bedi brings us the latest news from Delhi.

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Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Journalist Duncan Woodside gives us the latest on fighting in DR Congo, and there's political drama with our Paris correspondent Tom Burges Watson.

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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Joseph Dana on the Gaza crisis, The Times' Richard Lloyd Parry on Obama’s trip to Rangoon, and Tom Burges Watson talks political intrigue in France.

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Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

How Egypt’s role is evolving in the Israel and Hamas crisis, we check in with our Tokyo bureau chief, and get our weekly luxury update.

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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from Palestine, we check in with Sophie Grove in Reykjavik, and we discuss China’s new leader.

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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Monocle’s Joseph Dana reports from Cairo, author John Garnaut talks political intrigue in China, and journalist Rahul Bedi brings us the latest news from Delhi.

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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Greece’s latest deficit reduction targets with Dr Henning Meyer, get the latest aviation news, and check in with our Hong Kong bureau chief.

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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Shashank Joshi on the India/Afghanistan relationship, we discuss Japan’s economy, and talk to Flight Global’s Dan Thisdell about the future of Scandinavia’s SAS airline.

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Fri, 9 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

International Crisis Group’s Jim Della-Giacoma discusses Obama’s Burma visit, we hear from ex-SAS officer Andy McNAb on state secrets, and get the week’s luxury news.

The Briefing - Edition 269

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the cool relationship between Binyamin Netanyahu and Barack Obama, analyse world travel trends and check in with our editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé.

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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A special from London’s World Travel Market, with contributions from tourism ministers from Lebanon, Bahrain and Kenya, as well as further US election analysis.

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Tue, 6 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Spain is cutting public holidays, we get Pakistan’s view on Mitt Romney, and hear the latest election news from Steve Bloomfield in New York.

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Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We meet Brooklyn residents repairing the damage of superstorm Sandy, assess a Swiss campaign to curb immigration, and hear why raccoons are invading Berlin.

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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Syrian rebels are unhappy with the US, we look behind São Paulo’s crime statistics, and author Ruth Winstone discusses her collection of political diaries.

The Briefing - Edition 264

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Hilary Clinton’s proposals for Syria’s future, we profile US politician Chris Christie, and look at China’s business interests in Heathrow Airport.

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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

How US election candidates are salvaging votes after storm Sandy, we ask what South Africa’s census will show, and David Phelan discusses technology news.

The Briefing - Edition 262

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Mali – Hilary Clinton’s efforts to get Africa to sort it. Gay anti-mafia governor of Sicicly, the mess Sandy has made of politics.

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Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Cairo has enforced a nightlife curfew, we learn about the Greek magazine focusingo n tax evaders, and ask where UK keeps its nuclear weapons.

The Briefing - Edition 260

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the Penguin and Random House merger, review the day’s newspapers, and profile Georgia’s new Prime Minister.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Tokyo’s governor is now entering national politics, we discuss post-Berlusconi Italy, and get media news with Ian Burrell.

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Sasha Issenberg on the last stages of the US election, we discuss Nigeria’s missing barrels of oil, and Stephen Harris brings the latest tech news.

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Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the future of the Kuwaiti monarchy, we discuss the sentencing of Italy’s earthquake scientists, and get the latest aviation news.

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Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Monocle’s Carole Corm reports on the violence in Beirut, Joseph Dana comments on Palestine’s elections, and we ask why the ivory trade is increasing.

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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

What has been achieved at the eurozone summit in Brussels? A preview of Palestine’s elections, and we learn about Basque separatism.

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Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We report on progress from Oslo’s FARC peace talks, learn about organised crime in Corsica, and get the latest developments from Syria.

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Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at Rwanda’s relationship with militant groups, the latest on South Korea’s presidential scandal, and we learn how to sell of a stolen masterpiece.

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Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Portugal’s harshest budget yet, why Israel’s parliament has sought to be dissolved, and the latest on the trial of Radovan Karadzic.

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Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, we discuss the new chairwoman of the African Union, and learn about Cambodia’s former King Norodom Sihanouk.

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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the EU’s role as peacemaker, we hear from Washington about the vice-presidential debate, and learn why Japan is spending billions in Indonesia.

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Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We measure the reaction in Russia as a Pussy Riot member is released from jail. We get the latest on the IMF meeting in Tokyo, and find out why Holland wants Sunday trading – and people in Switzerland don't.

The Briefing - Edition 248

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Brazil’s Mensalão scandal, Boris Johnson biographer Sonia Purnell discusses London’s mayor, and David Phelan on the week’s biggest tech stories.

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Tue, 9 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask which Nordic economies are the strongest, get the latest aviation news, and find out whether Mohamed Morsi is playing politics by pardoning protestors.

The Briefing - Edition 246

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We learn why the Libyan prime minister has been recently dismissed, get breakfast in America with Aisha Speirs, and Tom Edwards discusses the day’s headlines.

The Briefing - Edition 245

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss why Jordan’s King called an early election, hear from the Indian TV Fest in Mumbai, and get our weekly luxury market update.

The Briefing - Edition 244

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

An update on the tensions between Syria and Turkey, we look at why Belgrade banned Gay Pride, and meet the man redesigning Chess.

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Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why the US is calling for military action in Mali, we learn why French entrepreneurs love a pigeon, and look over the day’s newspapers.

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Tue, 2 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at dangers for voters in Rio’s election, we get the latest aviation news, and learn why US military helicopters are unpopular in Okinawa.

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Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

An update on the Georgian elections, we discuss the new partnership between Sony and Olympus, and check in with our woman in New York.

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Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Christine Ockrent joins us from Paris to discuss France’s budget, we reflect on Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN, and check out the day’s newspapers.

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Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at whether the US will ease sanctions on Myanmar, we check visit the Paris Motor Show, and hear from media expert Stephen Armstrong.

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Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Greece’s anti-austerity strikes, Julius Malema’s court date in South Africa, and we enjoy some South Korean cinema.

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Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look deeper at the territorial dispute between China and Japan, we discuss the future of Australian broadcasting, and get aviation news with Peter Morris.

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Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on the conviction of Wang Lijun in China, we get science news from David Whitehouse, and learn about Europe’s attitudes to GM crops.

The Briefing - Edition 235

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of the religious protests in Pakistan, Ipsos MORI’s Ben Page provides the week’s statistics, and we chat to David Miliband.

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Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We’re joined by J.Crew CEO Millard Drexler, discuss aviation news with Murdo Morrison, and get breakfast in America with Aisha Speirs.

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Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why the EU is strengthening its diplomatic ties, tech expert David Phelan on the iPhone 5, and Adrian Craddock reports from the World Retail Congress.

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Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Sasha Issenberg on Mitt Romney’s latest gaffe, we learn why France wants its youth to emigrate, and hear from the Pitti Fragranze event in Florence.

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Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Discussion of the territorial row between Japan and China, Monocle’s Takeharu Sato chats about London Fashion Week, and David Whitehouse brings the science news.

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Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and their rise to power, we hear from Andrew Tuck in Helsinki, and look at the global luxury market.

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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We measure the US response to attacks on its embassies, discuss the BAE and EADS merger, and Broadcast magazine’s Lisa Campbell focuses on media news.

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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Nabila Ramdani comments on the death of Benghazi’s US ambassador, we get an update on the Dutch elections, and discuss the week’s tech stories.

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Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A one-hour mix of news, debate, comment and banter with studio guests and interviews from around the globe.

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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why François Hollande’s popularity is waning, Monocle’s Santiago Rodríguez Tarditi reviews the newspapers, and we hear of Madrid residents’ anger over a planned casino development.

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Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We score up Barack Obama’s Democrat convention performance, analyse Rupert Murdoch’s bid to extend his media empire, and ask if Brazil is the new US?

The Briefing - Edition 224

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Qantas and Emirates airlines’ new alliance, get journalism news from Arion McNicoll, and hear more on the Marikana miners with Alex Duval Smith.

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Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We analyse Michelle Obama’s Democrat convention speech, get the latest on the Parti Québécois shooting, and hear from tech journalist David Phelan in New York.

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Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss China’s political crisis, ask if Japan will pay for tsunami debris on the US west coast, and chat aviation news with Peter Morris.

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Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We measure the feeling in Seoul after the death of Sun Myung Moon, Shashank Joshi explores Iran’s nuclear capabilities, and Mark Champkins talks science news.

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Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We measure Mitt Romney’s success in the biggest speech of his career, discuss the Angolan elections, and Robert Bound reviews the day’s newspapers.

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Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We chat with Sasha Issenberg at the GOP convention, Raffaello Pantucci discusses Europe’s strengthening soft powe in Asia, and journalist Ian Burrell talks media news.

The Briefing - Edition 218

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at effects for travellers of Virgin and Qantas’s price war, Angela Merkel’s relationship with China, and how Priyanka Gandhi could change Indian politics.

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Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask who will lead France’s UMP party next, Steve Bloomfield looks over the day’s papers, and Fiona Wilson reports on Osaka’s new mayor.

The Briefing - Edition 216

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We speak with human rights specialist Heather Barr about women in Afghanistan, speak with Qatari author Mohamed AJ Althani, and check out the day’s newspapers.

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Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We hear whether the verdict for Anders Behring Breivik is a giving him what he wants and take a look at China and Russia’s relationship.

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Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We head to South Africa for the latest on the Marikana shootings and ask where next for Norway after the trial of Anders Behring Breivik?

The Briefing - Edition 213

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Renowned foreign correspondent Mort Rosemblum discusses his latest project, author Dan Hancox educates us on Spanish economics, and we catch up with Greece’s financial situation.

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Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask where next for Ethiopia after the death of Meles Zenawi, discuss the threat of chemical weapons in Syria, and look at aviation news.

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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We check in with the industrial conflict in Marikana, discuss Burma’s decision to abolish censorship, and look at Israel’s media coverage of Iran’s nuclear aspirations.

The Briefing - Edition 210

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the continuing Pussy Riot trial, look behind the current South African mining standoff, and chat statistics with Ipsos MORI’s Ben Page

The Briefing - Edition 209

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest news from Syria, we look at the future of Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church, and analyse the state of Pakistan’s domestic security.

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Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest news from Syria, we look at the future of Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church, and analyse the state of Pakistan’s domestic security.

The Briefing - Edition 207

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We see why Germany’s economy is growing while all others suffer, discuss Fukushima’s supposedly mutant butterflies, and hear Rio’s reaction to receiving the Olympic flag.

The Briefing - Edition 206

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We learn why Mohammed Morsi ousted Egypt’s defence minister, hear from the anti-corruption protests in India, and check in with Aisha Speirs in New York.

The Briefing - Edition 205

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask why South Korea’s president Lee Myung-Bak visited islands claimed by Japan and relive the best of our Midori House travelling broadcasts.

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Thu, 9 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Shashank Joshi discusses handing over power to Libya’s elected assembly, Justin Bergman reports on Gu Kailaitrial’s trial, and we get the latest media news.

The Briefing - Edition 203

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Pussy Riot in Moscow, we compare the US and China’s medal tally, and hear from a Canadian badminton player making a comeback.

The Briefing - Edition 202

Tue, 7 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Reflection on the Standard Chartered banking scandal, we speak to author Wayne L Winston about Usain Bolt, and discuss Hilary Clinton’s visit to Nelson Mandela.

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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

News from Egypt’s Sinai border attacks, we look at the state of Spanish media, and have breakfast in America with Aisha Speirs.

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Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Hilary Clinton’s visit to South Sudan, discuss North Korea’s flood crisis, and ask why Switzerland might change its national anthem.

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Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at China’s affluence crisis, the special relationship between the US’s right wing and Israel, and we get the latest media stories.

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Wed, 1 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We chat with Barry Malone live in Baghdad, remember the life of Gore Vidal, and discuss the latest tech stories with the Engineer’s Stephen Harris.

The Briefing - Edition 197

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The murky world of Olympic doping, we see what political points Mitt Romney gains from Europe, and discuss India’s power cut with our Delhi correspondent.

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Mali’s political situation with Rose Skelton, we cover start of Russia’s Pussy Riot trial, and go over science news with Celeste Biever.

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Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Is London ready for the Olympics? Steve Bloomfield gives a global summary of Olympic coverage, and we get the latest stories from the luxury industry.

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Is Turkey about to act on Syria? We mark the end of the Leveson enquiry, and Monocle’s Tom Edwards goes over the North American headlines.

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Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Politico’s Jonathan Martin covers Mitt Romney’s UK visit, Shashank Joshi discusses foreign intervention in Syria, and Sophie Grove goes through today’s front pages.

The Briefing - Edition 192

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Scott Lewis discusses Aleppo’s prison riots, Rose Skelton explains the current political landscape in Mali, and we ask why Virgin Australia is rebranding.

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Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A view on Syria from the Golan Heights, Murdo Morrison from Flight Global on today’s aviation headlines, and a look at South America’s front pages.

The Briefing - Edition 190

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

How Syria’s conflict affects its neighbours, we focus on famine in Somalia, and learn how Norway is preparing for the one-year-anniversary of the Utøya shootings.

The Briefing - Edition 189

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Where next for Syria? We look closer at the US and Pakistan’s current diplomatic tangle, and Ian Burrell discusses the day’s top media stories.

The Briefing - Edition 188

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Live from Zürich: with journalist Philipp Löpfe, Urs Honegger of architecture magazine Hochparterre, and Beatrix Ruf – director of Kunsthalle Zurich to discuss the museum’s future.

The Briefing - Edition 187

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of whether chemical weapons might be a troubling new twist in the Syrian conflict and we get a reference for Yahoo’s new CEO.

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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Reactions to the removal of a top North Korean military official, Analysis of Hillary Clinton’s visit to Israel, and David Whitehouse on science news.

The Briefing - Edition 185

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest analysis of Syria, we look at Thailand’s movement for constitutional reform, and Rob Bound shares enthusiasm for the on Tour de France.

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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Are sanctions the answer for Syria? We check in with our man in Phnom Penh, and learn what Burma’s president really thinks of Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We learn why Japan recalled its ambassador to China, discuss the United Arab Emirates’ reliance on nuclear power, and get the latest technology stories.

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Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht discusses Europe’s financial crisis and we get the latest aviation news from Farnborough International Air Show.

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Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask whether $16bn in aid is enough to keep Afghanistan stable and learn about the meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Stephen Starr analyses Paris’s Friends of Syria meeting, former Economist editor Bill Emmot discusses his new book, and Sagra Maceira de Rosen on luxury.

The Briefing - Edition 179

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Reactions to Volkswagen’s takeover of Porsche, we discuss London’s Shard tower, and learn why Yasser Arafat’s body may be exhumed.

The Briefing - Edition 178

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We analyse the extent of the UK’s defence cuts, The Engineer’s Stephen Harris on technology news, and Steve Bloomfield checks in from Norway.

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Tue, 3 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The European Council on Foreign Relations’ Julien Barnes-Dacey discusses Turkey and Syria, Paul Murphy of Financial Times Alphaville analyses Barclays, and Peter Morris talks aviation.

The Briefing - Edition 176

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Reflections on the current Mexican elections taking place, Niall Firth brings us the latest science stories, and Monocle’s Aisha Speirs discusses Paris’s menswear.

The Briefing - Edition 175

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask if Europe is turning a corner with the euro surging against the dollar, and we preview the upcoming Mexico election.

The Briefing - Edition 174

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at China’s efforts for “social stability”, we discuss today’s deadline for registering political parties in Russia, and get the latest media news headlines.

The Briefing - Edition 173

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Reactions to President Assad’s proclamation that Syria is at war, why Air Berlin’s pilots are too tired to fly, and the week’s top tech stories.

The Briefing - Edition 172

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Egypt’s presidential ties to Iran, why Hong Kong’s new chief executive is in trouble, and Tyler Brûlé discusses how to succeed in media.

The Briefing - Edition 171

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Examinig the international tensions around Turkey’s missing jet, we discuss Egypt’s new president Mohammed Mursi, and get the best of thwe week’s science news.

The Briefing - Edition 170

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on the eurozone, we discuss the upcoming edition of Monocle Mediterraneo, and gauge Turkey’s attitude to the nation’s founding father Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

The Briefing - Edition 169

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Pakistan's government, military and judiciary are clashing, the latest from Egypt’s troubled elections, and analysis of the latest media news.

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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Amid differing reports of Hosni Mubarak’s health, we hear from Tahrir Square protestors, and learn of an al-Qaeda hostage situation in Toulouse.

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Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The British insurance company affecting the Syrian conflict, Bill Clinton discusses climate change, and we get the latest aviation stories.

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Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Jack Shenker in Cairo on the Muslim Brotherhood’s claim to the presidency, Christine Ockrent discusses France’s recent elections, and we get the latest science news.

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Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Richard Lloyd Parry discusses the capture of the last of Tokyo’s doomsday cult and we learn why 70 per cent of Champs-Elysees shoppers aren’t French.

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Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

How will Egypt’s military react to the elections? Fiona Wilson on Japan’s ban of raw beef liver, and we get the latest media news update.

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Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Updates of the general election in Greece, discuss Aung San Suu Kyi’s historic trip to Europe, and get the biggest tech stories from David Phelan.

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Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask what hope Syria has of ending its violence, look at the Yemeni government’s struggle against al-Qaeda, and analyse Spain’s high unemployment.

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Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Will Spain’s €100bn euro bailout work? We report on Burma’s state of emergency, and get the latest science stories.

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Fri, 8 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

LSE’s Dr Henning Meyer analyses Angela Merkel’s shifting position on the debt crisis and we look at statistics with Ben Page of Ipsos MORI.

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Thu, 7 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Adi Schwartz discusses the relationship between Azerbaijan and Israel and we look at the Latvian airline letting you choose the passenger you sit next to.

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Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the west’s troubles with Pakistan and Professor Anatol Lieven talks to us about the death of al-Qaeda’s number two man.

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Tue, 5 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The ongoing military struggle for Tripoli airport, the latest from the Tahrir Square protests, and we check in with our man in Wisconsin.

The Briefing - Edition 156

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We look back on the events of Tiananmen Square, get the week’s top science stories, and Peter York explains the Queen’s diamond jubilee.

The Briefing - Edition 155

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why more Europeans are looking to Moscow for job opportunities and we stop by the Financial Times Business of Luxury conference in Marrakesh.

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Thu, 31 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

How Iran’s referendums affect the eurozone and we cross over to Bangkok for a check in with Monocle’s Daniel Giacopelli.

The Briefing - Edition 153

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We talk to Daisy Mohr on the ground in Damascus and have the Telegraph’s consumer technology editor Matt Warman in studio for a tech roundup.

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Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A post-election update in Cairo with our correspondent Jack Shenker and we talk to the author of “Subliminal”, Leonard Mlodinow.

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Mon, 28 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the recent massacre in Houla with Malik al-Abdeh, David Whitehouse has the latest science news, and we talk with Washington correspondent Sasha Issenberg.

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Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

As François Hollande visits Afghanistan, we discuss France’s role there. Plus, we talk to Dr Friedrich Schneider about Sweden going cashless.

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Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We analyse North Korea’s plans to rebuild their rocket launch site and talk to author Nahlah Ayed about her new journalism memoir “A Thousand Farewells”.

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Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We head to Suez in Egypt for an up-close look at today’s historic election and tech expert Stephen Harris discusses robotic elephant trunks.

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Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We look ahead to Egypt’s elections with Jack Shenker and speak to Nick Cooper of Millward Brown about the world’s top 100 brands.

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Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Tim Judah discusses Serbia’s new president, Tom Finn reports from Sanaa on the recent Yemeni bombings, and David Whitehouse joins for the weekly science update.

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Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Terrorism expert Valentina Soria explains why the UN blames al-Qaeda for Syria and we discuss the Democratic Republic of Congo with author Tim Butcher.

The Briefing - Edition 144

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Fawaz Gerges reflects on Russian TV’s interview of Bashar al-Assad, we mark 10 years of East Timor’s independence, and talk media with Stephen Armstrong.

The Briefing - Edition 143

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Andrew Mueller reports on the Ratko Mladic trial, we discuss Pakistan’s invitation to NATO’s summit with Xenia Dormandy, and get tech news from Stephen Harris.

The Briefing - Edition 142

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Greece’s exit options from the euro, we look at the biggest aviation stories of the week, and discuss Barack Obama’s gay marriage gamble.

The Briefing - Edition 141

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at Chinese, Japanese and South Korean relations, we discuss liquid metal technology, and learn of a lollipop that apparently cures hiccups.

The Briefing - Edition 140

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We look at whether a Greek coalition government survive, why Japan is spending more on bread than rice, and discuss Time magazine’s controversial new cover.

The Briefing - Edition 139

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Discussion of the deteriorating situation in Syria, analysis of Obama’s stance on gay marriage, and a look at dirty tricks in the drinks industry.

The Briefing - Edition 138

Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Germany’s future plans for the euro, we ask how China is buying Iranian oil, and David Phelan joins us for the latest consumer tech news.

The Briefing - Edition 137

Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at Israel’s new government, Cairo correspondent Jack Shenker joins us in the studio to talk Egypt, and Ascend’s Peter Morris on aviation news.

The Briefing - Edition 136

Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Live from Stockholm: we meet director of SIPRI Dr Bates Gill, discuss branding Sweden with Maria Ziv, and host a debate on the city’s architecture.

The Briefing - Edition 135

Fri, 4 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at nuclear power-free Japan as its last reactor is shut down and Tom Burges Watson checks in from Paris for an election update.

The Briefing - Edition 134

Thu, 3 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, we look at how Greece’s economy is taking shape, and have a very brief chat with Ken Livingstone.

The Briefing - Edition 133

Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Obama is in Afghanistan, we look at China’s efforts in the GPS market, and Steven Harris of The Engineer discusses the latest science news.

The Briefing - Edition 132

Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on a possible coup in Mali, our Shanghai correspondent discusses Chen Guangcheng, and we talk to Murdo Morrison – editor of Flight Global.

The Briefing - Edition 131

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the case of jailed Bahraini hunger striker Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, look at today’s most mobile emerging economies, and also get the latest science news.

The Briefing - Edition 130

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest about Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, Nigel Inkster on the war on drugs, and our weekly luxury market check in.

The Briefing - Edition 129

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Pakistan’s prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was jailed for three minutes and we ask does “cool Britannia” still exist?

The Briefing - Edition 128

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Kofi Annan’s bleak outlook for Syria, the latest in airport retail, and David Phelan on the week’s biggest tech stories.

The Briefing - Edition 127

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why South Sudan is looking to China for support, we discuss James Murdoch’s appearance at the Leveson Inquiry, and check out the world’s front pages.

The Briefing - Edition 126

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest after France’s first round of elections, we analyse China and Russia’s joint naval exercises, and discuss the biggest science stories of the week.

The Briefing - Edition 125

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why China and Germany’s governments get along, discussion of tensions surrounding the Bahrain Grand Prix, and we’re joined by luxury analyst Sagra Maceira de Rosen.

The Briefing - Edition 124

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Nato considers widening efforts in Syria. India launches a ballistic missile. China hates it. What happened to urban investment in the last eldection?

The Briefing - Edition 123

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Tokyo’s governor wants to buy highly contested islands, David Michon checks in from Thailand, and we discuss Google Mail’s latest problems.

The Briefing - Edition 122

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from the French elections, why Christchurch in New Zealand is building a cardboard cathedral, and we ask is Heathrow ready for the Olympics?

The Briefing - Edition 121

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The trial of Anders Behring Breivik. in Norway, why Jacob Zuma is marrying a sixth time, and a peek at Monocle’s Thailand guide.

The Briefing - Edition 120

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of North Korea’s rocket ambitions, a look at Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport, and we ask whether too much work will kill you.

The Briefing - Edition 119

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Are Assad’s troops complying with the Syrian ceasefire? We also discuss whether the UK could get electricity from Icelandic volcanoes.

The Briefing - Edition 118

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Coverage of the Indonesia tsunami scare, discussion of Romney vs Obama in the US elections, and also a look ahead to Greece’s elections.

The Briefing - Edition 117

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Syria’s ceasefire deadline, we look at the tech market bubble after Facebook’s purchase of Instagram, and check aviation news from around the world.

The Briefing - Edition 116

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Revisiting the Arab Uprising, A panel discussion led by Monocle's foreign editor, exploring the situation in Syria, the state of democracy in Tunisia, and what's up next for Libya.

The Briefing - Edition 115

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Branding Britain: Monocle invites experts to talk about how to revitalise the UK’s image.

The Briefing - Edition 114

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The build up to the Venezuelan elections, we ask is Australia serving the US? And also question whether Republicans have lost touch with American women.

The Briefing - Edition 113

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why the US has a $10m bounty on Hafiz Saeed, and The Engineer’s Stephen Harris talks about carbon capture technology in the UK.

The Briefing - Edition 112

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest on the coup in Mali and we ask Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Rhode whether Tunisia needs its own “Marshall Plan”.

The Briefing - Edition 106

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Aung San Suu Kyi’s by-election win, look at Russia’s poor air safety record, and join Aisha Speirs for breakfast in America.

The Briefing - Edition 110

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Coverage of the arrests in France of 19 suspected extremists and what Canada’s new budget can tell us about austerity.

The Briefing - Edition 109

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler Brûlé focuses on the Arab League summit, we ask what it takes to be a US ambassador, and debate the true capital of Scandinavia.

The Briefing - Edition 108

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The UN and Syria clash over child welfare, we’re also joined by TED talk favourite Simon Sinek, and David Phelan discusses the latest tech products.

The Briefing - Edition 107

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The pressure mounts for Hong Kong’s leader in waiting, we discuss healthcare in the US and get the latest aviation news.

The Briefing - Edition 111

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Japanese nuclear energy needs, James Cameron’s descent to the Mariana Trench, and Sasha Issenberg checks in from the US.

The Briefing - Edition 105

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Japan’ precautions against possible North Korean missiles, Mark Lynch discusses the Arab Spring, and we get the latest on luxury from Sagra Maceira de Rosen.

The Briefing - Edition 104

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why the United Nations finally agrees on Syria, we look at the Lisbon transport workers’ strike, and discuss why Madrid Metro stations are now sponsored.

The Briefing - Edition 103

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the recent French shootings, ask why Burma is inviting international observers to monitor its election, and David Phelan joins us for tech news.

The Briefing - Edition 102

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Russia joins the calls for a ceasefire in Syria, we discuss Italy’s justice system scandal, and look at the latest stories in aviation.

The Briefing - Edition 101

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A civil war expert discusses Syria, we take our Monday look at science and technology, and Sasha Issenberg calls in from Washington.

The Briefing - Edition 100

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why the Taliban is talking tough on American operations, Hungary’s Prime Minister attacks the EU, and what the Japanese think of nuclear power.

The Briefing - Edition 99

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the recent Chinese political storm, the claims that Nicolas Sarkozy took money from Gaddafi, and the US front pages.

The Briefing - Edition 98

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The difficulties of prosecuting war crimes at the ICC, why “emo” fans in Iraq are in danger of violence, and culture from SXSW festival.

The Briefing - Edition 97

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Mississippi and Alabama Republican primaries, a look at developments in the future French election, and Pakistan’s attempts to filter the internet.

The Briefing - Edition 96

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of the massacre by a US soldier in Afghanistan and we ask what lessons can be learned from the Japanese tsunami.

The Briefing - Edition 95

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

How violence in Syria is affecting the city of Aleppo, Olivier Jankovec talks airports, and Ben Page of Ipsos MORI joins us in the studio.

The Briefing - Edition 94

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The impact of Kofi Annan in Damascus, Sophie Grove calls in from the MIPIM real estate show in Cannes, and we discuss top tech stories.

The Briefing - Edition 93

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A mix of news, debate, comment and banter with studio guests and interviews from around the globe.

The Briefing - Edition 92

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the primary elections in the US, ask whether eastern Libya could form its own state, and report on flooding in New South Wales.

The Briefing - Edition 91

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Vladimir Putin’s controversial return to power, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, and the rest of the front page news from the US.

The Briefing - Edition 90

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Canada may be Israel’s biggest ally, we ask if Europe is now economically divided between north and south, and Tyler Brûlé talks luxury.

The Briefing - Edition 89

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at the UN’s efforts in Syria, France’s reaction to the controversial new Google privacy policies, and we about Finland’s new president.

The Briefing - Edition 88

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

How French expats influence elections in Paris, Beijing’s push to get government officials travelling in Chinese cars, and Stephen Harris joins us for science news.

The Briefing - Edition 87

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

From New York, with Pimm Fox of Bloomberg TV, architect Deborah Berke, and we learn about the citys department store that’s moving shop.

The Briefing - Edition 86

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Live from New York, Tyler Brûlé discusses the situation in Syria, meets the people behind New York Design Week and a local restaurateur

The Briefing - Edition 85

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the Koran’s significance in Afghanistan, talk to Monocle fashion director Takeharu Sato in Milan, and check in with Ben Page of Ipsos MORI.

The Briefing - Edition 84

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Obama’s proposed new tax policies, learn about the Chinese car brand with designs on Europe, and analyse journalists’ safety in Syria.

The Briefing - Edition 83

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the exit of Australian foreign minister Kevin Rudd, look at Russia and China’s relationship with Syria, and David Phelan talks technology news.

The Briefing - Edition 82

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Greece’s bailout deal wins approval but what do Greeks think? We also discuss Yemen’s upcoming election and the US’s deal with Mexico to secure oil.

The Briefing - Edition 81

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We look at Robert Mugabe’s current situation in Zimbabwe, meet a “bio artist” growing art on his body, and check in with Aisha Speirs in New York.

The Briefing - Edition 80

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Air Australia has grounded its fleet, a discussion on cyber crime laws in Canada and our weekly luxury market check in.

The Briefing - Edition 79

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A look at Libya’s current situation, we also ask whether the World Bank chief should be American and discuss the relationship between Germany and Greece.

The Briefing - Edition 78

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Iran and the west’s continuing nuclear argument, Portugal’s mass protests due to posterity measures, and how future Olympic bids are being affected by the economy.

The Briefing - Edition 77

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Sasha Issenberg discusses the Chinese government visiting the US, we look at Haiti’s relationship with the UN and learn about the flower industry in Colombia.

The Briefing - Edition 76

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Greece is discussed after riots in Athens, we mark a year since anti-government protests in Bahrain, and talk to author Joshua Foer about memory tests.

The Briefing - Edition 75

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Korea’s joint industrial zone helps unite both southern and northern states, why Vladimir Putin is attracting church voters and our weekly luxury brand check in.

The Briefing - Edition 74

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Should Yemen’s president be allowed US medical treatment? We also analyse the speech that could save Jacob Zuma’s career and discuss New York fashion Week.

The Briefing - Edition 73

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why Nicolas Sarkozy trails in French election polls, voters in East Timor choose their own election runners and we discuss the latest in engineering technology.

The Briefing - Edition 72

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss protests in Russia, the US aid to Egypt and ask who is the new editor of the South China Morning Post.

The Briefing - Edition 71

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Greece’s debt problem, the Syrian violence in Homs and a roundup of the week’s science stories get discussed with host Matt Barbet.

The Briefing - Edition 70

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from Gingrich and Romney’s Nevada campaigns, we ask why the IMF’s Christine Lagarde is in Saudi Arabia. Plus, a luxury brands update.

The Briefing - Edition 69

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Egyptian football tragedy in Port Said, analysis of the US Senate’s sanctions on Iran and a look at artwork from Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II.

The Briefing - Edition 68

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Why India is spending billions on planes from France, we look at the art of storytelling and meet Stuart Miles of tech website Pocket Lint.

The Briefing - Edition 67

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Coverage of the Republican primaries in Florida. Plus, Martin Lindstrom on how advertisers get our cash and we discuss the Fukushima nuclear reactor in Japan.

The Briefing - Edition 66

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Diplomacy in Afghanistan: Dr John Bew joins us to discuss radicalisation in the region, we discuss high visibility fashion, plus Aisha Speirs in New York.

The Briefing - Edition 65

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We hear from luxury analyst Sagra Maceira de Rosen, get the third of our check-ins from Davos, and discuss the US front pages.

The Briefing - Edition 64

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We check in with the Davos summit, discuss the practice of fracking for oil, and meet the author of the new book Babel No More.

The Briefing - Edition 63

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Obama’s State of the Union address is analysed, we discuss the Davos World Economic Forum, and learn how rats are helping the Colombian army.

The Briefing - Edition 62

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We look at Libya three months after Gadaffi, discuss the first female CEO at Petrobas, and swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh visits the studio.

The Briefing - Edition 61

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask whether Syria’s president might stepping down, discuss the SOPA bill with digital analyst Hashem Bajwa, and speak to the author of Inside Apple.

The Briefing - Edition 60

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Rick Perry with Sasha Issenberg in Washington, filmmaker Pascale Bourgaux joins us in the studio, and we look at social networking in Sweden.

The Briefing - Edition 59

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Turkey reacts to Rick Perry’s caustic comments and we ask if we’re smart enough to work at Google, with author William Poundstone.

The Briefing - Edition 58

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Mitt Romney’s tax status with Sasha Issenberg, find out how to book a holiday in North Korea and meet polar explorer Ben Saunders.

The Briefing - Edition 57

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Independent’s economics editor Ben Chu talks about the eurozone crisis and a representative from Wikipedia explains why their English-speaking sites are going dark tomorrow.

The Briefing - Edition 56

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler Brûlé , Aisha Speirs and Jonathan Openshaw present a special broadcast from Milan, focusing on menswear retailers.

The Briefing - Edition 55

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We speak to the artistic community in Tunisia one year after the Arab Spring and Ben Page of Ipsos MORI talks numbers.

The Briefing - Edition 54

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Media expert Ian Burrell tells us the latest about 3D televisions and we discuss the waistlines of politicians both in the UK and US.

The Briefing - Edition 53

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Celebrated New York Times journalist Alan Cowell tells us about his new book The Paris Correspondent, and Lou Dobbs updates us on the US primary.

The Briefing - Edition 52

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Amy Guttman gets the latest on the New Hampshire primary and we also hear about a Palestinian telecommunications company thriving despite difficult economic.

The Briefing - Edition 51

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Science Museum’s inventor in residence, Mark Champkins, fills us in on current developments and Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield also joins us.

The Briefing - Edition 50

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We ask whether the Arab League is monitoring Syria effectively, we also talk luxury branding with Sagra Maceira de Rosen.

The Briefing - Edition 49

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss Australia’s new battleships, chat to author John Naughton and review the day’s papers with Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield.

The Briefing - Edition 48

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We mark National Braille Week by checking the health of the language and Matt Barbet speaks to our Washington correspondent for the Iowa caucus results.

The Briefing - Edition 47

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Adam LeBor explains why the shutting of a liberal radio station in Budapest is causing protests and Sasha Issenberg joins live from the Iowa caucuses.

The Briefing - Edition 46

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We cover the day’s newspapers, discuss banned words with Lake Superior State University’s Tom Pink and find out where to buy LA’s perfect hotdog.

The Briefing - Edition 45

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We look back at 2011 with Monocle’s Aisha Speirs and Ben Page of Ipsos MORI joins on the line to discuss numbers.

The Briefing - Edition 44

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We find out why North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un’s hairstyle is becoming popular and we talk with Claire Berlinkski about the American view of Margaret Thatcher.

The Briefing - Edition 43

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We get the latest on the Russian political unrest and tech expert Stephen Harris explains a new device to help pilots detect volcanic ash.

The Briefing - Edition 42

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We look at the future of the Boeing 747 after new aviation rule changes, we also look ahead to new business ideas coming in 2012.

The Briefing - Edition 41

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The latest from Washington with Sasha Issenberg, we discuss MOS Burger’s expansion plans and learn how to avoid Christmas fashion faux pas.

The Briefing - Edition 40

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Economic historian Hans-Joachim Voth explains the story of the eurozone and Ben Page of Ipsos MORI gives explains the week’s most interesting market figures.

The Briefing - Edition 39

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We look at the week’s top stories with media expert Stephen Armstrong and also hear how a fresco painting in Florence is causing a stir.

The Briefing - Edition 38

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Monocle’s Moscow contributor talks about post-election demonstrations and tech-guru David Phelan gives his picks for the best Christmas gadget gifts.

The Briefing - Edition 37

Tue, 6 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We look at Syria’s recent military demonstrations and head to China for the World Memory Championships. Plus our regular look at US newspapers.

The Briefing - Edition 36

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Hywel Williams explains how economics from the Middle Ages can teach us today and we learn about an iconic football player from the past, Socrates.

The Briefing - Edition 35

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

On today’s programme we find out why the Native American issue is important to Obama and luxury analyst Sagra Maceira de Rosen visits the studio.

The Briefing - Edition 34

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield talks to author Juan Pablo Villalobos about Mexican drug wars, we also learn how “bike miles” could save you money.

The Briefing - Edition 33

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We ask how much a Facebook IPO might actually be worth, Philip Coggan discusses the Euro debt crisis and Wired.co.uk editor Nate Lanxon checks in.

The Briefing - Edition 32

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We discuss the deployment of Russia’s northern fleet to Syria, the UK chancellor’s autumn statement is unveiled and we visit a food festival in London.

The Briefing - Edition 31

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Our Cairo correspondent crunches numbers for the Egyptian election, we discuss war reporting with James Brabazon before visiting Detour design festival in Hong Kong.

The Briefing - Edition 30

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We have our regular Americas headline round-up, discuss the upcoming elections in New Zealand and talk tailoring with the men of Savile Row.

The Briefing - Edition 29

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Urban Designer Christopher Cho talks about building airports next to cities and we look at how wildlife is interfering with NATO military operations in Canada.

The Briefing - Edition 28

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Monocle’s Sao Paulo correspondent joins Tyler Brûlé in the studio, we learn how online press can effect business and Tim Marshall reports from Tahrir Square.

The Briefing - Edition 27

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Author David Goldblatt tells Matt Barbet how cities can struggle to cope with big sports events, plus the latest technology from surveillance expert Lee Marks.

The Briefing - Edition 26

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We ask how Qantas is repairing its brand, hear how Peninsular Hotels have banned shark fin soup and Aisha Speirs visits New York’s Thornwillow Press.

The Briefing - Edition 25

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

We talk to aviation expert Bruce Leishman about Australian airline Qantas’s current turbulence, and we hear from Jack Shenker in Cairo.

The Briefing - Edition 24

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Andrew Tuck hears about Obama in Australia from ABC’s Darwin correspondent. And from Denmark, we learn some creative uses for coffins.

The Briefing - Edition 23

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Tech journalist David Phelan tells us of the latest gadgets and we also discuss why some cities are struggling to host major sporting events.

The Briefing - Edition 22

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

On today's Briefing we talk to Peter Morris about aviation and chat with Aisha Spears about a new artistic sponsorship initiative happening in New York.

The Briefing - Edition 21

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Aisha Spears goes to Sao Paulo for the IHT luxury conference and we talk to Andre Chaker, author of Finnish Miracle about what makes Finland a success.

The Briefing - Edition 20

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler Brûlé sits down with luxury brand expert Sagra Maceira de Rosen to find the “quick fix” for The Gap and we go to the EuroFruit conference in Peru.

The Briefing - Edition 19

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Media expert Stephen Armstrong on everything from Murdochs to paywalls and Robert Bound talks boats with the head of the Scandanavian Boat show.

The Briefing - Edition 18

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Why Latvia is a country best enjoyed slowly, we talk technology with Duedil founder Damian Kimmelman and discuss how Italy can be saved.

The Briefing - Edition 17

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Where next for Italy as Silvio Berlusconi’s leadership hangs in the balance, plus a new super airline for Europe and a visit to Asia’s biggest wine event.

The Briefing - Edition 16

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A story of hope from a director of Greek tourism and how to harness inventiveness with first inventor-in-residence at London’s Science Museum.

The Briefing - Edition 15

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A hypothetical look at how to fix Greece, whether Canon’s new camera is a game changer for filmmakers and Lufthansa’s sale of BMI to British Airways.

The Briefing - Edition 14

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Tim Marshall asks whether the dream of Europe and closer union is dead, and looks at race in US politics. Also, who is the most powerful man in the world?

The Briefing - Edition 13

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Matt Barbet looks at Scoot, Singapore Airlines new low cost, long haul service. We also talk to the man behind an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea.

The Briefing - Edition 12

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Briefing takes its weekly look at Syria, discusses Condoleezza Rice’s new autobiography out today and visits a time-travelling lighthouse in Finland.

The Briefing - Edition 11

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Matt Barbet talks to Sasha Issenberg about how foreign media covers US politics, plus apprenticeships and post-election business in Bishkek.

The Briefing - Edition 10

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Briefing today discusses the future of the Euro, how the gaming industry is dealing with piracy and looks at urban farming in London. Matt Barbet presents.

The Briefing - Edition 9

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Tyler Brûlé talks to Alexander Stubb, Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and gets a preview of the APEC conference in Honolulu.

The Briefing - Edition 8

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Briefing heads to Cambodia to witness the recent floods and looks at new hardware releases from Nokia and Amazon. Plus, the top toys for Christmas.

The Briefing - Edition 7

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

How the coverage of Gaddafi’s death may affect what happens next and US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta’s first visit to Asia. Ted Kravitz presents.

The Briefing - Edition 6

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Matt Barbet looks at how Turkey is coping with the aftermath of its earthquake, plus Palestine’s entry into UNESCO – is it a precursor to full statehood?

The Briefing - Edition 5

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Robert Bound is in the chair today, looking at the newly liberated media in Tunisia in the run up to the election, plus we head to the Tribeca Film Festival.

The Briefing - Edition 4

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The Briefing heads to South America for a personal perspective on the Chilean student protests and then looks at the luxury retail market.

The Briefing - Edition 3

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Private Eye’s Craig Brown is in the studio to discuss the satirical magazine’s 50th birthday and we visit a small town in South Korea with big ambitions.

The Briefing - Edition 2

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Matt Barbet is joined by Sasha Issenberg to discuss the Republican candidate debate, while Steve Bloomfield looks at Libya’s national football team.

The Briefing - Edition 1

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

For our first episode of The Briefing, Matt Barbet is joined in the studio by Andrew Tuck and Nader Mousavizadeh, CEO of Oxford Analytica.