Affairs
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Africa and Middle East
The first black leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance outlines his party vision.
Dock star
In Aarhus, imaginative rejuvenation projects are making the Danish coastal city a rival to the country’s capital. But this isn't gentrification; it’s a fresh approach to progress, sprinkled with liberal amounts of industrial grit.
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.
Expo 87: The swing of things
In the Brünig Pass, men from all walks of life grapple in an arcadian celebration of traditional Swiss wrestling. Monocle joins the crowd to watch the sawdust fly.
The big chill
Diamonds, gold and mammoth tusks: Russia’s frozen Yakutia region has a lot going for it. Now it needs the infrastructure to match.
Homeward bound
Savile Row tailor Patrick Grant is reshoring British manufacturing, one Blackburn factory at a time. Plus: Swiss wrestling in burlap shorts, Danish diplomacy and Warsaw's newsroom design.
Room to grieve
Tragic events form part of our collective memory through memorials. We travelled to London, New York and Medellín to see how architects translate personal mourning into very public, concrete structures.
