Affairs
Author Thomas Chatterton Williams on the backfiring of identity politics and the unravelling of America
In his latest release, ‘Summer of Our Discontent’, Williams warns readers against the risks of identity-centred movements led by both the right and left. Here we speak to him about his book and how…
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The affairs agenda: Nato’s cold-weather wargames and a seaside squabble
And Andrew Mueller looks ahead to a year of elections.
Davos: where are we going?
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos has brought together political leaders, CEOs and scholars to discuss about how to tackle the world’s most pressing issues and move forward. Monocle Films travels to…
Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on when inspiration strikes
The new year has always been a time to strive for a fresh challenge. In this issue we share our suggestions for ideas with global reach that are designed to widen horizons for 2024.
How a neighbourhood in Johannesburg transformed itself into a guiding light
Victoria Yards, a former industrial hub that is now home to creatives, is adding some civic pride into a down-at-heel neighbourhood.
This Swiss village proves that it takes little to improve a town
Monte’s subtle regeneration shows how small changes can have an outsized effect on a neighbourhood’s liveability.
How Canada keeps immigration simple and strategic
A rational approach to immigration sets Canada apart from most Western countries. Here’s why it works.
The Agenda: Affairs
India’s travel boom, the Philippines’ junk-food habit and Europe’s strategic autonomy.
Outsider’s perspective
Iceland’s Canadian-born first lady is such a keen advocate of her adopted country and its progressive gender politics that she’s writing books about it.
Monocle’s Small Cities Index
Size isn’t everything – but the scale of a city can determine your trajectory in both business and life. Our fifth Small Cities Index puts the spotlight on 25 places around the world that…
Outward shift
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is becoming increasingly appealing to foreign investors, who are tempted by the dynamism of the country’s emerging middle class. Here, we explore the city at the heart of this transformation.
