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From Damascus to Aleppo, Syria courts visitors in the midst of its rebuild
Syria's ancient capital Damascus beckons intrepid travellers despite years of civil war, offering glimpses of enduring beauty amid the watchful gaze of an authoritarian state.
Every picture tells a story
Correspondents in Syria as tourists to gauge the nation's mood and document attempts at revival amid ongoing uncertainty.
The sky’s the limit
The lack of Sudan evacuations shows up nations, Norway takes the Arctic Council chair and the latest drone technology from Portugal.
Up in the air
As airlines and aviation bodies commit to a future without fossil fuels, the search for alternative, sustainable sources of power is in full flight. Monocle meets some of the sector’s key innovators.
Bay watch
The Ocean State has become a hub for defence businesses that are helping to lift its economy out of the red and into the blue.
Ibiza’s expat growers are sowing a more sustainable future
Disillusioned expats are transforming Ibiza's image from party paradise to agricultural haven, pioneering sustainable farming practices that could reshape global food production.
Clock and dagger
As the war in Ukraine rumbles on, Vladimir Putin, a former KGB officer, is relying on Russia’s spy network to prevent his downfall.
Better together
Amid rising global tensions, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is – quietly –becoming more influential than ever before.
Growing strong
Mexico City stayed open for business during the pandemic, pulling in a global line-up of entrepreneurs. And many have stayed on, joining the ranks of a homegrown team of aspiring business talents.
