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Port of call
Hambantota is about to hit the big time thanks to Chinese money and dynastic might. But not everyone is set to benefit.
One is not amused
Ahead of April’s royal wedding, Monocle’s second essay in our Scenarios series looks at the possibility of Britain becoming a republic and its impact on both state coffers and Brand Britain.
The road ahead
Waking from the nightmare of war, Iraq has ambitious plans to remodel its cities and infrastructure. The rebuilding isn’t purely a physical process – a new mindset is also being developed.
House Quest
Housing needs a renaissance. Monocle meets the London firm reinventing the town house and talks to pioneering project leaders in Denmark and Japan.
Observation
Density is the magic ingredient that can make a hotel lobby a place to linger and transform whole cities. That’s why we need Ministries of Density & Intimacy worldwide, says Tyler Brûlé.
Anchor Man
Veteran Lebanese journalist Hisham Melhem, head of Al Arabiya’s Washington bureau, speaks to Monocle about covering a winter of Arab rebellion from the US capital.
Making a splash
How do you make rubber suits fun? That’s the challenge facing a diving industry tired of its staid image. At Boot 2011, they showcased a new, more accessible and fashionable approach to the sport.
La Pedrera
La Pedrera’s charm is in its simplicity. Its low-rise architecture, unspoiled beaches and vibrant artistic community are luring foreigners seeking a haven beyond the bright lights of Punta del Este.
