Politics
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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.
Horn of plenty
A tiny Muslim nation in a hostile region, Djibouti is perfectly positioned to monitor Islamist militants. That’s why the US army is here and, thanks to a hearts-and-minds programme, is welcome to stay.
The verdict
On 6 November it will be six months since Nicolas Sarkozy was elected French President. We asked one of France’s most celebrated commentators to rate his performance both at home and abroad.
Africa/Middle East
Borrowed tiaras and Lebanese couture: we decipher the dress code of Queen Rania, plus why Africa wants to teach the French president a lesson.
Americas
The rise of the left in Bogotá, Obama stirs up controversy over Cuba, and rebuilding a Chilean icon.
Clean and serene
Liechtenstein’s population is under 35,000, yet it's home to 70,000 companies. The modern state has one anachronism: a ruling prince with little time for democracy, a sentiment his subjects seem to share.
