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Affairs / Defence
Defence Briefing
Issue 41
Burmese insurgent armies, Iraq reinforcements and extremism in the Philippines.
Affairs / Politics
Naked ambition
Issue 2
Politician Albert Rivera believes that Catalan nationalism has gone too far and now threatens to isolate the miracle region fuelled by Barcelona. Crushed by Franco, Catalonia regained partial autonomy in 1979. Last year its…
Culture / Radio
High frequency
Issue 49
As we were putting this issue to bed, the studios of our new audio venture, Monocle 24, were moving into high gear. Broadcasting around the clock, Monocle 24 is a mix of discussion, news on the hour, happy tunes and a…
End Point / Transport
Observation
Issue 44
While countries focus on developing airport-cities, they should turn to train stations instead. A change in mindset could transform the way we commute and live – says Tyler Brûlé
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Business / Neighbourhood Business
Indie brands
Issue 62
Away from the brashness of Beverly Hills the hilly neighbourhood of Silver Lake has enjoyed a reputation for enterprising creativity for more than 80 years. Monocle meets today’s residents who are keeping the tradition…
Design / Fashion
Fashion briefing
Issue 21
The new shoemaker with old-fashioned values, hand-embroidered dresses from Mexico and Peru, a new take on desert boots, and Adidas's latest diffusion.
Design / Urbanism
The water works
Issue 55
Throughout the five boroughs of New York, space is at a premium. For the city’s planners, that means making intelligent use of existing waterfronts and parks to showcase that famous skyline from a fresh perspective.
Affairs / Food & Drink
Sweetness and might
Issue 61
Think you’ve got the measure of the Haribo gummy bear? Think again. Behind that loveable face is a company that buys out rivals and takes its competitors to court. And we bet you didn’t know what country he’s from…
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End Point / Business Hubs
Observation
Issue 41
South Korea used to be sleepy and cautious compared to Asian rivals. But these days it’s causing headaches for business leaders from Singapore to Tokyo. Closer to home, we’re packing up for the our big move.
Affairs / Politics
Asia briefing
Issue 10
Imagine walking into a room bursting with not-yet-released products, from bath oils and bottled water to exercise machines and lipsticks. Now imagine being told to help yourself.
Edits / Retail
Inventory No. 21
Issue 21
Our monthly guide to what's hot in the shops. This month: the latest Panasonic Lumix camera, typeface Top Trumps, hand-me-down canvas bags, a Lebanese cookbook and an Italian Lemonade.
Design / Property
Paradise in the city
Issue 45
Visit Munich or Melbourne, Seattle or Singapore and you’ll come across ‘almost perfect’ places to live. However, at Monocle we’ve created the ideal mansion block, with nothing omitted in its design. Now, who’s going to…