Affairs
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The best embassies in the world, from Addis Ababa and Berlin to Singapore and Washington
The case for embassies in the 21st century
Letter from Mogadishu: Why UK ambassador Charles King remains in the high-threat Somalia capital
The UK ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Charles King, offers a peek inside the day-to-day realities at one of the world’s most dangerous diplomatic postings.
Beyond the water’s edge: How are embassies adapting in an increasingly fractious and data-dense world?
Monocle’s security correspondent explores how countries in the 21st century are reframing the importance of in-person diplomatic missions.
At Norway’s chic Stockholm Embassy, modernist design meets Nordic diplomacy
The warm, considered interiors of Norway’s embassy in Stockholm is a reflection of the nation’s character and its culture of craft and unity.
The Netherlands’ diplomatic ideology finds form in the architecture of its Addis Ababa embassy
The building that houses the Dutch mission to Ethiopia is a study in cross-cultural collaboration, expressed through architecture.
The US is eyeing the closure of dozens of consulates, but a physical presence is worth every penny
While the US is implementing widespread closures of their embassies and consulates abroad, nations such as the UAE, Turkey and China are placing even more emphasis on physical representation in their foreign affairs.
Inside the Brazilian embassy in Rome: The diplomatic keepers of Italian heritage
The Italian capital's 17th-century masterpiece, Palazzo Pamphilj, is going through a considered restoration under the direction of the Brazilian embassy.
Diplomacy on a plate: Peru’s Washington embassy is also the city’s best Andean culinary spot
With the latest winner of the Embassy Chef Challenge, chef Michael Ciuffardi, on its team, the Peruvian embassy in Washington is looking to strengthen international ties through gastronomy.
Architecture as international diplomacy: Switzerland’s ‘hanok’-inspired embassy in Seoul
The embassy of Switzerland in Seoul is a manifestation of the two nation’s relationship and architectural heritage – and a statement of peaceful coexistence between progress and remembrance.
The renovation of the Philippine embassy in Singapore unveils a striking new chancery for overseas nationals
The newest iteration of the Philippine embassy in Singapore not only raises the island nation’s diplomatic profile, but also provides a home away from home for its citizens abroad.
