Diplomacy
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Asia
A new wall between two anxious neighbours, an election in Burma and Japan's increased links with Africa.
Gaining momentum
Monocle meets the new wave of diplomats from the Netherlands, Italy and Ethiopia making valuable connections in one of China’s fastest-growing cities, Chongqing.
Oceania
How the Australian media is damaging relations with Indonesia, the Pacific consequences of a new Australian PM and a leading New Zealand politician.
Style envoy
If an embassy projects its character onto the world stage, Denmark’s London mission is a masterclass, combining modernity and an outward-looking philosophy with just the right amount of Danish home comfort.
Crossing the line
Since the Berlin Wall's fall, the need for fortified borders has been debated. Are watchtowers required for safety, or are leaders going too far? This article explores the global resurgence of border walls.
Classical revival
Greece has recently grabbed headlines for the wrong reasons. While commentators indulge in schadenfreude, we think it’s time to celebrate the things the country still does rather well.
Diplomacy
France's consul-general to Turkey on why the countries are like a married couple, plus peace-keeping today.
Chivalry isn’t dead
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, a 1,000-year-old institution that took part in the Crusades, now fights a different battle: defending its honour as a paragon of humanitarian aid.
