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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Middle East war: why did diplomacy fail and what now?

from The Monocle Daily · host Monocle

As the US announces new military plans to block the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss where escalation could lead to from here. Then: is Cuba next? Plus: what makes a democracy’s leader popular. And: should AI get involved in the afterlife?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As the US announces new military plans to block the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss where escalation could lead to from here. Then: is Cuba next? Plus: what makes a democracy’s leader popular. And: should AI get involved in the afterlife?See...

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