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The art of persuasion
As Ukraine's war enters its second year and diplomacy fragments into hostile blocs, we examine whether dialogue can still triumph over conflict in an increasingly multipolar world.
Pride and prejudice
Naveena Kottoor on the rising tide of politicised homophobia in East Africa.
Defence
The US Navy’s new therapy dog, the benefits of claiming neutrality and the Indian diplomat with Hollywood appeal.
Say it with flowers
The Japanese garden kickstarting global peace talks, working from home in Barbados and why Russia’s isolation on the world stage is a conscious choice.
Magnetic fields
Just an hour’s drive from Japan’s capital is a secluded stay where guests can get back to nature.
In the driving seat
The small Southeast Asian nation’s evergreen president is steering his country from brutal occupation to the promise of the road ahead.
Pushing the boundary
Tied both historically and economically to Russia and China, democratic Mongolia is navigating tricky terrain as it looks West.
The wool pack
It’s a tough, lonely job and your co-workers are always bleating. So why are students flocking to Andalusia’s shepherd school?
Editor’s letter: Time for change
Monocle’s editor in chief throws down the challenge: make this the month you step out there and do something differently.
Hit your stride
We hope that these diverse ideas might inspire you to be ambitious, be serious about having fun – and to get out there, put your best foot forward and go for it.
