Diplomacy
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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.
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India’s ambassador in Kabul, Russia’s embassy in Cuba and Japan’s envoy in the Solomon Islands.
Tides of war
It’s all hands on deck as we find out why so many international altercations are happening at sea.
School of Foreign Service
Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service is where the world’s top dogs learn their tricks. With leading academics and powerful policy-makers, the institution and its students are nothing if not ambitious.
