Diplomacy
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The Interview Series: Jens Stoltenberg
Faced with dilemmas over Nato's expansion and the fight against Isis, secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg discusses security, defence and why his main priority will always be keeping the peace.
How to be liked
Soft power is a precious commodity and needs protecting. But even if your nation and its government seem to lose their way, fear not: you can fix this without them.
Diplomacy
The Danish ambassador to Mexico on the nations' links, plus the case for a new UN refugee chief.
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.
