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Shaking it up
Are you familiar with all of these leaders? Monocle profiles three whose influence will continue to grow and grooms two necessary leaders of its own.
Iron in zion
Hezbollah rockets have forced Israeli towns to be abandoned. In response, Israel is building Iron Dome, an anti-missile shield that could change the pace of diplomacy in the region and beyond.
The way ahead
Global forecasting requires an expert view. We called on four leading thinkers for a considered analysis of the future of Iran, Latin America, China and US foreign policy.
Uniform approach
Outsourcing has a bad name but there’s a growing move for nations to outsource services. When properly harnessed, it could raise standards and redefine what makes a country. This is who we would employ.
Five alive
Which territories are due their turn in the international spotlight? Monocle reveals five areas – from an EU island nation to a sprawling South American state – set to make headlines.
Up for adoption
From Germany’s power-generating homeowners to Genoa’s congestion-cutting van-share scheme and Estonia’s booming flat tax economy, here are 10 public policy initiatives that ministers and mayors should study with care.
Natural by design
Yoshifumi Nakamura's weekend haven in the hills of Japan’s Nagano region is a perfect example of the growing global trend for simple, ecologically sound living.
Fresh start
Austria is reinvigorating its brand and stealing some of Switzerland’s reputation for being the home of Alpine modernity and great healthcare. Nowhere epitomises the trend more than the Lanserhof.
A very civil service
Wise governments have long seen the benefits of outsourcing. But what if a state put all ministries out to tender? This is *Monocle*’s cabinet reshuffle, employing the best foreign governments and private companies.
