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Creative resistance
The outbreak of war could have spelt the end for these Ukrainian businesses but the women running them are refusing to give up – and proving to be soft-power players.
Persuasive manoeuvres
We celebrate the countries that have mastered the subtler arts of global influence.
Protect and serve
A sense of security is key to a high quality of urban life. Here, we profile five companies using technology to keep us out of harm’s way.
Top draw
Artist Pierre-Yves Berhin (nom de plume 'Hamo') draws us in to the animated tale of how 'bande dessinées' became a bastion of soft power for Francophone storytellers and beloved by readers of all ages.
Hook, line and winter
The Finnish pastime of ice fishing involves both extreme cold and supreme patience. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? We take the bait.
Lines of defence
In an age of ideological division and looming environmental catastrophe, a nation’s ability to ensure its citizens’ safety is more important than ever.
Monocle’s Small Cities Index
Size isn’t everything – but a city’s scale can determine your trajectory in life. Our fifth Small Cities Index puts the spotlight on 25 compact places that offer the best of metropolitan living.
Transforming Ho Chi Minh City: Infrastructure, investment, and emerging opportunities
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is becoming increasingly appealing to foreign investors, who are tempted by the dynamism of the country’s emerging middle class. Here, we explore the city at the heart of this transformation.
Japan’s Coast Guard is rethinking its maritime security – we join them on deck to find out more
With territorial disputes in the East China Sea intensifying, the Japan Coast Guard has had to rapidly evolve. We drop anchor at Ishigaki Island, where its crew police these vital waters.
