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Francesco Ricci Bitti
International Tennis Federation president Francesco Ricci Bitti spends his time travelling and courting investment. He opts for simple fare, choosing Parisian trattoria Convivium for his imaginary 'last meal'.
Expo. 17: American forces network
The American Forces Network has the largest geographical coverage of any media network. Its 1,100 staff serve 800,000 overseas troops with entertainment, film, sport and homemade news and advertisements.
Back on the radar
Spanish shipbuilders have weathered the storms. Now, with booming global demand, their order books are full. But as they launch huge new vessels, could the tide turn again for this resurgent industry?
Welcome home
From fashion to toys, outsourced production lines are closing as companies rediscover local industries. This shift brings benefits to individual companies and suggests that not every western nation must be a service economy.
Montserrat
Montserrat, the original heart of Buenos Aires, blends architectural elegance with a small-town bustle. Close to the centre but far from the tourist crush, it’s ideal for a pied-à-terre in the capital.
Dream Team
As the US presidential election draws closer, at Monocle we've been turning our attention to who we'd like to see in the Cabinet. From CEOs to hip hop moguls, we've found a team who…
Africa/Middle East
Syrian first lady Adma Al-Assad's outfits; wine-tasting classes for poor South Africans.
Oceania
The French flock to Pacific colony New Caledonia and Asian students shun Australian universities.
Europe
Turkish Military Academy, rebranding Italy and Angela Merkel's official transport of choice.
Failing states
Europe is home to three nations that should be successes but instead are failing badly. Over the following pages, we look at their problems – from corruption to constitutional meltdown.
