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Calm oasis
Many Sydneysiders – young families as well as up-and-coming creatives – are breathing new life into this idyllic community on the Lower North Shore.
Idol worship
Franklin Sirmans, the new director of Miami’s Pérez Art Museum, is intent on creating a focal point for the city’s creativity. He discusses Art Basel’s importance and the opportunities ahead for Miami.
Africa and Middle East
Nigeria's problems (and opportunities), a host of elections that will hopefully go well and a female leader to remember.
Remade in Korea
Seoul’s traditional tile-roofed hanok homes were in danger of disappearing. Now a modernised 80-year-old house in a central neighbourhood has proved there is still life in the classic Korean design.
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.
