Alexis Self

Noël Salmi, Zurich-based travel and culture journalist who uncovered an AI-made hot spring mishap. Brenda Toohey, Monocle luxury markets editor reporting from Paris on high jewellery and fashion week. Alexis Self, Monocle foreign editor who maps migration and work-from-abroad trends. Anita Riota, Paris-based reporter who covered the Milan/ICE controversy. They discuss ICE in Milan, Monocle’s February themes, high jewellery highlights and AI tourism blunders.

In this insightful discussion, Alexis Self, the Foreign Editor at Monocle, shares his expertise on the recent dynamics in Israel and Gaza. He deciphers the significance of Trump's address to the Knesset and the unusual praise he received. Alexis debates whether the ceasefire signals the end of conflict or merely a pause. He also outlines the urgent needs of Gaza and the international community's role in reconstruction. Additionally, they touch on the implications of Portugal's local elections, highlighting the shift toward the center-right.

Eemeli Isohao is a senior researcher at ETH Zurich, Priska Amstutz specializes in communications at Kunsthaus Zürich, and Gorana Grgić focuses on peace mediation. They discuss the importance of human interactions in trust-building for negotiations, especially amidst digital dominance. The guests also tackle Japan's political climate and the evolving cultural landscape, including Halloween celebrations. Finally, Roger Rüegger shares insights on Zürich’s Jazznojazz Festival, emphasizing local sponsorship and the diverse music line-up, blending art with contemporary issues.