Politics
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The big news
With 56 daily editions covering everything from entertainment to politics, the ‘Times of India’ is the world's most widely circulated English newspaper. Monocle goes inside to find out how.
Thought leaders
We explore the 2020 agenda for three globally focused think-tanks: from tackling alternative facts in the US to pushing the bigger picture in India – plus the future of Europe.
Escape plan
The country will soon have a new capital if the president’s ambitious plan comes to fruition. While there’s an argument for leaving Jakarta, would a new seat of government be an improvement?
Politics
Future leaders of Japan, the Lisbon Treaty anniversary and how spooks are coming out of the shadows.
Tipping point
In Japan, communism is not a dirty word. A top-selling newspaper and donation at the municipal level herald a decisive moment for this leftist, pacifist party.
Leading the charge
His rivals refused to accept his election victory – so he went back to the polls and won again. Now Istanbul’s new mayor is ready to change the city.
Politics
Ethiopia tackles graft, electoral reform in New Zealand and Hong Kong’s decisive next vote.
Building up hope
The fighting has stopped in Damascus. But despite the look of normality, this is a city of black-market deals, shortages and deep pessimism.
Talk show
Pork chops and promises are part of the race for the White House at that livestock-laden oracle, Iowa State Fair.
Team culture
After decades dodging the issue of art looted by the Nazis, France has set up a new mission to find the heirs to thousands of works that have lain unclaimed.
