Politics
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Life lines
Sudanese-born Mo Ibrahim launched the UK’s first mobile network before founding telecom giant Celtel in Africa. Now, he faces a bigger challenge: promoting good governance on the continent.
Finn blue line
The Åland archipelago in Scandinavia is a model harmonious ‘nation’ without full independence. Prosperous and Swedish-speaking, these Finnish islanders were happy until the EU arrived, challenging their unique arrangement and way of life.
Observation
The Unravelled Kingdom: We turn our attention to the UK's national brand, a topic close to Monocle HQ, examining its current state as issues of nation building and branding come to the fore.
The ritt parade
Once forced out of government for her extravagant tastes, Ritt Bjerregaard is now the mayor of Copenhagen. She's pioneering ‘Copenhagenism’ to promote sustainability, family life and a booming economy for all.
Europe
France's blogging love affair, plus a green oasis in Spain and our Q&A with the Mayor of Berlin.
Observation
Not everyone is welcome on the beach in Italy. The Russians are discovering that locals, while partial to their cash, find them too gauche for words. A new Cold-Shoulder War has broken out.
