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South Korea is up in arms – and that’s a good thing for European defences
For the average European, South Korea is better known for its entertainment and technology industries than for its defence sector. But that familiarity with K-pop, LG appliances or Hyundai cars is about to extend…
Timor-Leste steps onto the regional stage as it joins Asean after long-awaited accession
Asia’s youngest country and Asean’s latest member might be small but it’s ready to get to work. We speak to president José Ramos-Horta to explore what’s next.
Public art can help us to fix our cities. Artist Olafur Eliasson can show us how
The artist behind some of the world’s most ambitious installations returns to the UK with his first permanent public sculptures. We ask about his belief in the power of art to shape communities.
What Macron’s Dior habit says about the politics of the presentation and the smell of success
Can a person’s use of perfumes be an attribute of dominance? Reports say that the French president certainly thinks so.
Are Poland’s efforts to bolster its defences enough to deter Russia?
Faced with an increasingly aggressive Russia and mixed messages from the US, Warsaw is ramping up its defensive capabilities while preparing its people for the possibility of war.
Standing up to Russia: EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas talks Trump, Ukraine and Gaza
Monocle sits down with the EU’s top diplomat to discuss the need for multilateralism.
UAE’s Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on how smart diplomacy can bridge a polarised world
Emphasising the importance of dialogue and hope amid challenges in the middle east.
