Any objections? US bombings on Iran were strategic even if reactive
President Trump renegaded against his pledge to refrain from involving the US in a war in the Middle East. Whether Iran can retaliate or not the US bombings were an act of war.

Opinion

ADVENTURE AWAITS

The affairs agenda: Clean ports in Baltimore, Ukraine’s evolving rave scene and a Q&A with Sadiq Khan
Plus: A look back on the life of former Uruguayan president José Mujica’s life and his legacy of progressive values.

The business agenda: An airborne taxi start-up and a Lego-style construction in Singapore
Plus: A turf supplier with an easy answer for lawn biodiversity.

The design agenda: An interview with Carlo Ratti and the redevelopment of a Bordeaux district
Plus: The MillerKnoll Archives open at the group’s HQ to showcase the office-furniture giant’s legendary designs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Celebrating 10 years in Merano, Saturday 12 July 2025
Tyler Brûlé and Mats Klingberg invite you to our summer party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Monocle’s Merano outpost.

The Monocle Quality of Life Conference, 4 – 6 September 2025
Our Quality of Life Conference, which this year takes place in Barcelona this year, assembles the world’s boldest thinkers, industry leaders and creative talent for a real conversation on the things that matter to…
