Politics
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Observation
As Lebanon prepares for elections, the wider picture looks rosy. The country is reeling back its skilled workforce from Dubai and tourism could rise if it capitalises on its unique character.
Asia
Life's is a long drag for Asian men, Japan's underground police plan, and China helps Laos get on the right track.
Fresh Minsk
Often called Europe’s last dictatorship, Belarus has embarked on a PR mission to fix its image. With its strong-armed leadership still in place, are the changes anything more than cosmetic?
High noon for Sharif
Somalia's new president, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, faces pirates, a humanitarian disaster and deadly rivals. Is he the man to revive the failed state? We meet him in Nairobi during shuttle diplomacy.
Q&A: Prime Minister Andrus Ansip
Estonia is a modern, hi-tech nation facing some old-fashioned problems. In his private offices in Stenbock House in Tallinn, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip talks to editor Andrew Tuck about having Russia as a neighbour,…
Asia
The King of Bhutan's dashing way with national dress, Korea's scheme to produce more babies, and Japan's downsized family meals.
Europe
Violence in the Caucasus, the last stand of the world's one remaining communist government, and teaching the French to cook.
Oceania
What Australian PM Kevin Rudd uses to get around, the PE teacher crusading for a revival of Maori sports, and the new city in the Aussie outback.
Little big bucks
Native American tribes in the US and Canada have become powerful business and political forces, learning how to get Washington and Ottawa on their side. Monocle meets the chiefs leading this renaissance.
Peace and prosperity
The Palestinians have unique assets and the potential for a strong economy. With many living in poverty, would prosperity increase the chances of peace? Experts explain how their country could build a better future.
