Affairs
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Europe
Violence in the Caucasus, the last stand of the world's one remaining communist government, and teaching the French to cook.
Happy new world
As Monocle turns two, we reflect on our origins and unveil subtle brand tweaks. We continue to champion small businesses, local firms and far-flung regions in an ever-more homogeneous world.
Oceania
What Australian PM Kevin Rudd uses to get around, the PE teacher crusading for a revival of Maori sports, and the new city in the Aussie outback.
Little big bucks
Native American tribes in the US and Canada have become powerful business and political forces, learning how to get Washington and Ottawa on their side. Monocle meets the chiefs leading this renaissance.
Peace and prosperity
The Palestinians have unique assets and the potential for a strong economy. With many living in poverty, would prosperity increase the chances of peace? Experts explain how their country could build a better future.
BHL express
France’s leading philosopher, Bernard-Henri Lévy, is no ivory-tower thinker. This January he went to Gaza, says Pakistan is the worst rogue state and is a critic of President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Snow houses
Since 2007, the Colombian government has made over €50m from selling property confiscated from drug barons. Around 1,200 buildings are currently waiting to be sold, plus a large collection of shoes.
Americas
How Google navigates geopolitics, why Mexicans are set to shrink, and why Atlantic City is betting on building more casinos. Plus, our Washington column looks at Obama's recruitment drive for new US ambassadors.
Defence
Monocle reports from the IDEX arms fair in Abu Dhabi, and why the US should support struggling nations against insurgents.
Africa/Middle East
Kenya's drink-driving crackdown, a new island in the Med and a new metro for Algiers, 40 years after its initial conception.
