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The new Sami parliament building in Finland is a proud symbol of how far the indigenous people of Europe's north have come over the past century, from being a culture struggling for survival to a thriving community. 12.04.12

Five years ago Monocle hit the newsstands. Today it’s at the heart of a very modern media company 20.02.12

The Chinese city of Harbin is quickly establishing itself as a regional power, bringing in investment and cashing in on its food and fashion. 20.01.12

Sheung Wan is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Hong Kong, and with its old low-rise buildings and ancient printing presses it's a place where the past has largely survived. 09.01.12

Our annual Soft Power Survey measures not just who has the soft power, but who knows how to use it. Having fine-tuned our metrics, we highlight the results of our second annual survey. 20.11.11

As Istanbul moves forward with aggressive plans for growth and renewal, Monocle meets the people of Karaköy to find out what kind of an impact development there might have. 04.11.11

ASIA BRIEFING

Asia

China’s presumptive next leader will never be seen chatting up locals in a Beijing noodle restaurant

ASIA BRIEFING

The future for China 3.0

China stands on the threshold of a new era in its political and intellectual development

AMERICAS BRIEFING

That old chestnut

For two decades, social issues were things that Democrats accused Republicans of introducing into US politics as a distraction from the important stuff

EUROPE BRIEFING

Europe

The row between Hungary and the EU is set to worsen

THE LEADER

Dogs and new tricks

Japan is a nation moving beyond an unthinkable disaster to re-establish itself as a regional leader