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  Talking heads

  Issue 49

  From the presidents of Turkey and Colombia to the leader of the Israeli Labor party, Monocle interviews five political leaders from some of the world’s most volatile regions.

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  City of Mod

  

  Issue 63

  The mayor of Colombia’s second city is forging ahead with plans to fight inequality and cut the murder rate. His success may hinge on the creation of new jobs and an influx of foreign business.

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  Defence briefing

  

  Issue 22

  Monocle reports from the IDEX arms fair in Abu Dhabi, and why the US should support struggling nations against insurgents.

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  A very civil service

  Issue 9

  From the ancient Greeks onwards, wise governments have seen the benefits of outsourcing. But what would a modern state look like if it put all of its ministries out to tender, employing the best foreign governments and…

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  Asia Briefing

  

  Issue 44

  Monocle meets Denmark's ambassador in India, foreign schools flock to China and power problems in Japan.

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  Ready and able

  

  Issue 42

  In a resource-hungry world, Singapore’s key strategic position between China and India means it feels the need to maintain a defence policy of deterrence.

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  Americas briefing

  

  Issue 22

  How Google navigates geopolitics, why Mexicans are set to shrink, and why Atlantic City is betting on building more casinos. Plus, our Washington column looks at Obama's recruitment drive for new US ambassadors.

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  Europe Briefing

  

  Issue 33

  How a Finnish IT firm is using the heat from its computer servers, how the French are falling in love with barges and why the British government is wondering about the time.

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  Power trips

  

  Issue 52

  This issue Monocle has visited seats of power around the globe – from the African Union’s HQ to Burma’s fledgling capital via Liechtenstein’s new parliament building. Each has a very different vision.

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  Europe Briefing

  

  Issue 31

  Sweden cracks down on "sickies", Hungary's and Slovakia's war of words, and Paris trials electric-car sharing.

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  Meet the new boss

  

  Issue 55

  Local governors often face different challenges to their national counterparts. Smaller budgets can mean fewer choices. But thinking differently can achieve big results, as our selection of inspiring local legislators…

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  Did they do well?

  

  Issue 36

  In the world of politics, September is the start of a new term in many countries, so we’ve compiled our report cards for 15 leaders. Who has gone to the top of the class and who should be doing extra homework? We give marks…

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