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Island ethos
Monocle meets Malta's prime minister to discuss the influx of immigrants from North Africa, his views on the Libya conflict and his vision for transforming the small country into a modern European nation.
Americas
A report on Canada's upcoming election, the referendum in Ecuador and the new high-speed internet connection between Cuba and Venezuela.
Not to be sniffed at
US cocaine consumption fuels violence in its ‘backyard’. If demand plummeted, would criminal gangs find another racket, or would the so-called war on drugs see a victory?
Europe
The Prince of Monaco's motorcade, the UK's looming referendum and an upset over the "Made in Italy" tag.
Japan’s crisis leader
Following the March 2011 crisis, Japan's political system revealed deep-seated problems. The country has a long list of dysfunctional post-war leaders and a highly nepotistic system, hampering its ability to rebuild.
Ready and able
In a resource-hungry world, Singapore’s key strategic position between China and India means it feels the need to maintain a defence policy of deterrence.
In for a round
Palestine is on the cusp of its own modern banking system and the Palestinian pound may return. Monocle talks to Jihad al-Wazir, governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority, about the economy.
Defence
An interview with the rear admiral in charge of an anti-piracy operation in the Horn of Africa, plus a round-up of the latest arms deals and military news around the world.
Did they do well?
September marks a new political term in many countries, so we’ve compiled our report cards for 15 leaders. Who has gone to the top of the class and who should be doing extra homework?
A hard sell
To persuade Afghanis to take pride in their army, shun terrorism and give up narcotics is a hard task in a fragmented, illiterate country where war has raged for nine years.
