Diplomacy
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Eyes on the Élysée
Emmanuel Macron is a politician on a mission. We speak to the man who could be France’s next president.
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Why the Swiss ambassador to the EU is the man of the moment. Plus: Brazil's embassy in North Korea and the Czechs' man in Vietnam pulls a pint.
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Australia's ambassador to France on the two nations' alliance, plus Athens' Gropius gem and border control in Canada.
Consuls and carols
Diplomacy requires proficient hosting, especially during Christmas. We visit the festive residences of the Czech, Danish and Italian ambassadors to discover the importance of time-old traditions and a talented, patriotic chef.
The time is now
It’s time to consider the role of the diplomat and the use of wining and dining in soft power. Plus, our Travel Top 50, a tempting gift guide and plenty of potted plants.
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The US ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Suzan LeVine, talks tax and togetherness.
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We’re on the 26th floor of Hong Kong’s Admiralty Centre to meet France’s consul-general.
São Tomé: blinded by the sun
Monocle's Steve Bloomfield and photographer Zed Nelson travel to São Tomé to report on the corruption and misguided ambition that have been a blight on the fortunes of this tropical African island.
