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The Interview Series: Manuela Carmena
Madrid is in the midst of reform courtesy of a 71-year-old retired judge. We find out why Manuela Carmena is tackling climate change and banishing corruption instead of enjoying her retirement.
The Interview Series: Jens Stoltenberg
Faced with dilemmas over Nato's expansion and the fight against Isis, secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg discusses security, defence and why his main priority will always be keeping the peace.
Expo 89: Bust boom
Portraits of leaders past and present are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their reign.
Americas
The year ahead for Colombia, an impressive governor in Mexico and the polls to watch across the continent.
Oceania
Australia's big issues, a minister with a difference and a rough city that might be spruced up.
The Interview Series: Nadine Moussa
Amid Lebanon's many political problems – gender inequality, in-fighting and vested financial interests – lawyer and activist Nadine Moussa may just be the voice for change the country needs.
Asia
What Burma needs to worry about in 2016, why Bangkok still rocks and a politician who packs a punch.
Building bridges
Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey puts the spotlight on the nations that use their gentler sides to gain influence. And this year's winner is...
Expo 89: New look
Portraits of leaders are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their peculiar reign.
