Germany’s armed forces are experiencing an era of change. Just as they are becoming more active on the world military stage, they’re also facing cuts and restructuring. What type of military emerges in the end is still anyone’s guess.
Issue 44
A strengthening economy and new confidence have made Turkey a diplomatic rising star. And as the revolts play out across the Middle East, everyone is paying court and wanting the ear of the country’s ambitious foreign…
Issue 1
Daniel Ortega's Nicaraguan comeback, new US passport controls and Hugo Chávez's guest list.
Issue 34
The Malaysian PM's motorcade, Japan's special town for pensioners, and how the Haitian earthquake became a chance for Taiwan to make its mark.
Issue 37
What your moustache says about your politics (if your Turskish), why Germany has its eyes on the Eurotunnel and why mint is flavour of the month in Finland.
Issue 16
Syrian first lady Adma Al-Assad's outfits; wine-tasting classes for poor South Africans.
Issue 12
On 17 February the Assembly of Kosovo declared independence and the war-torn state became free from Serbian rule. Monocle was there as the people hit the streets. Also, overleaf, Nader Mousafizadeh, former special assistant…
Issue 14
Style tips from Libya's Great Style Leader and why watching TV in Lebanon can be fatal.
Issue 11
The Paraguay priest running for president, and a Style Leaders special on the Republican party's presidential candidates.
Issue 44
What Sultan Qaboos of Oman uses to get around, why the African Union is having an identity crisis and how recent unrest has affected stock exchanges
Issue 14
Is it time to pull down the shutters on the UN? In a highly personal commentary on the strife at the United Nations, a former special assistant to Kofi Annan says the 60-year-old institution is no longer fit to solve the…
Issue 1
Plans for lunar heritage sites and a cure for the blues from Australia.
Issue 59
Issues high on the agenda in Australia, including defence and security, plus the big elections coming up and contenders to watch.
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