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Street talker
After a life in radical campaign groups, Algerian-descended Fadela Amara is now at the heart of French government. Her challenge from President Sarkozy: to rebuild France’s riot-hit suburbs.
Gulf champions
Qatar may be small, but with a GDP of €46bn it has money to pull off miracles. Its latest plan is to become a leading sports nation and host the 2016 Olympics.
Finnish line
The Russia-Finland border was once a Cold War flashpoint. Now, Finns and Russians work together to stop traffickers opening new smuggling routes. Monocle joins the Finnish border guards on patrol.
A very civil service
Wise governments have long seen the benefits of outsourcing. But what if a state put all ministries out to tender? This is *Monocle*’s cabinet reshuffle, employing the best foreign governments and private companies.
Up for adoption
From Germany's power-generating homeowners to Genoa's congestion-cutting van-share scheme and Estonia's booming flat tax economy, here are 10 public policy initiatives that ministers and mayors should study with care.
Uniform approach
Outsourcing has a bad name but there’s a growing move for nations to outsource services. When properly harnessed, it could raise standards and redefine what makes a country. This is who we would employ.
Five alive
Which territories are due their turn in the international spotlight? Monocle reveals five areas – from an EU island nation to a sprawling South American state – set to make headlines.
But who are you?
As corporate brands become more powerful than countries, there's much work for agencies keen to rethink a nation’s identity. *Monocle* explores the complex construct of how nations are made.
Country codes
Brand pioneer Wally Olins gives an insight into how nation branding works. From Spain's vibrant colours to Poland's shades of grey, he explains why every country should have a creative director.
Charm offensive
Tokyo may be peaceful, but its governor is certainly not. In a candid interview, Shintaro Ishihara explains his views on his city’s traffic, its modern appearance and Japan's kamikaze pilots.
