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Time to open wide
The Olympics were a soft-power triumph for the UK but what comes next? We explore how Britain can harness that post-games optimism and meet the people who can help the country do just that.
Europe
We get to grips with the Belgian PM's colourful sense of style. Plus a Q&A with European Commissioner Karel de Gucht and news from Lisbon and Liechtenstein.
Africa/Middle East
The lavish motorcade of Kenya's president, the new jet-set of Nigeria, and an old banknote for West Africa returns.
Pole position
Radek Sikorski, Poland's outspoken foreign minister, on why Britain would be foolish to quit the EU, and why Warsaw has no intention of following suit.
Diplomacy
We meet the Finnish ambassador to Italy and find out why Peru is setting up shop in the Middle East.
Defence
Algeria's plans to fence off the Sahara, Poland's new arms contract and other military news.
A closer look at Chengdu
Investment from Beijing and abroad has brought a boom to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province. Monocle visits the city to gauge its progress.
The high life
Each Swiss valley has its own culture - even language. Locals make the most of their isolation but also know how to sell their skills. The Lower Engadine has perfected this lost-world vibrancy.
Europe
The elections, the people, the big ideas and the issues you'l be hearing more about in Europe in the year to come.
Future lab
Global leaders may be lacking in ambition but that hasn’t stopped us doing the heavy lifting for them. Monocle presents 10 grand projects that would make a big difference.
