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Glasgow used to be a hotspot for violent crime – but an innovative approach to driving down the numbers seems to be working.
Building a legacy
Outgoing Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel reflects on eight years reshaping his city through bold infrastructure, a pioneering Architecture Biennial and the relentless pursuit of inclusive urban spaces.
Cities
Jakarta’s public transport is slow to take off, and Seattle and Seoul clear some way for public space.
Calm before a storm
The president of Taiwan is softly spoken and unassuming but that hasn’t stopped her from ruffling a few feathers. We speak to her as she gears up for the 2020 election.
Politics
Canada’s new ministerial position, Finland heads to the polls and campaigning in Indonesia.
Diplomacy
The UK’s new ambassador to Brazil arrives just in time and Japan implements a new visa scheme.
Animal magic
Zoos can change the world: the not-so-wild claim from Dominic Jermey, Zoological Society London’s top dog.
Defence
How a no-deal Brexit could affect UK security, Nato turns 70 and the US makes some big purchases.
Hot off the press
Prompted by Brexit, among other things, we’ve embarked on a design update. We’ve changed up the paper stock and fired up presses just outside of Hamburg to keep Monocle at the top of the…
