As Kosovo prepares to celebrate the second anniversary of its declaration of independence, the small Balkan country is still fighting to win the world's attention. In Pristina, a young government struggles to earn diplomatic recognition in other capitals and is using the airwaves to put a cheerful face on its often tragic path to independence.
They make the news mainly for the number of would-be emigrants attempting to leave their troubled shores. We visit the volatile islands off East Africa to find out how they became a hotbed of political intrigue.
Bujumbura has got all the substance - and architecture - required to turn Burundi's backwater capital into an African success story, and the country's upcoming elections are a chance to create lasting peace after 15 years of civil war. But corruption could still derail the dream.
Tuesday 10 August
There has been no lack of excitement in Lebanon this summer.
Issue 70
The Philippines rebuilds after Typhoon Haiyan, Pakistan tries to get India drinking its beer and Chinese high-speed rail branches out.
Issue 62
The motorcade of Dutch queen Beatrix, Europe's dash for gas and an interview with Hungary's opposition leader, Gordon Bajnai.
Issue 71
The no-holds-barred motorcade of the Sultan of Brunei, the debate over "real" Japanese food and the Italy-Korea scientific partnership celebrates its 30th birthday.
Issue 70
Enduring the sort of political turmoil that inspires movies, Comoros is also burdened with a colonial legacy that is driving thousands to their deaths as they search for a better life. Monocle visits this uneasy paradise…
Thursday 24 January
How the issue of lip-synching has threatened to overshadow Barack Obama's triumphant inauguration ceremony
Sunday 20 September
Next Sunday, Germany will decide whether to re-elect its first female head of government. Until recently, however, the campaign has not just been lacklustre, it’s been non-existent.
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Commuters take to the water in Stockholm, the Italian prime minister tackles corruption and Slovenians get ready to go to the polls.
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Algeria's plans to fence off the Sahara, Poland's new arms contract and other military news.
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