Politics
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Japan’s crisis leader
Following the March 2011 crisis, Japan's political system revealed deep-seated problems. The country has a long list of dysfunctional post-war leaders and a highly nepotistic system, hampering its ability to rebuild.
True crime fighter
Brankica Stankovic presents Serbia’s hard-hitting investigative TV show ‘Insajder’. In a country where the media shies away from controversy, she represents a fresh voice – but her work comes at a cost.
Africa/Middle East
Our column from Pretoria looks at how South Africa is manoeuvering itself into a world-power position. Plus elections in Seychelles, educating ultra-orthodox children in Israel and demanding change in Lebanon.
New build
Japan is at a momentous crossroads. Despite recent tragedy, now is the time for large-scale change as it rebuilds, playing the international market and realising its full arts and business potential.
Oceania
National identity in Australia, Tonga and Fiji's territorial dispute and rugby World Cup headache in New Zealand.
Asia
Cambodia's embrace of capitalism, congestion busting Chinese-style and election watch Laos.
Anchor Man
Veteran Lebanese journalist Hisham Melhem, head of Al Arabiya’s Washington bureau, speaks to Monocle about covering a winter of Arab rebellion from the US capital.
Defence
Dutch courage in Afghanistan, instability in Nepal and India's homegrown fighter jets.
