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Peace and prosperity
While Mosul burns, Arbil booms: Iraqi Kurdistan's capital courts Western business, oil money and $110,000 cars, proving that autonomy, security and ancient trading instincts still pay dividends.
Box fresh
Once just two state-run channels broadcasting propaganda, TV in Pakistan is now a vibrant mix of drag divas and campaigning reporters challenging the old order and reshaping the country's cultural landscape.
Be here next year
A reunified Cyprus, trouble in the Black Sea, Malawi's agricultural rise, and new boomtowns in India and Mexico. Monocle pinpoints the places that will make headlines for good and bad reasons in 2009.
Crossing the line
They might not make headlines, but numerous border disputes could spark a crisis at any time. Monocle takes a look at potential flashpoints around the globe, from North America to the South China Sea.
Yes they can
California has approved its first high-speed rail network. If the US wants to get back to work, investing in its transport infrastructure is key – and reforming airport security wouldn’t go amiss.
Observation
As we enter the New Year, there's a new president in the Oval Office and developments at Monocle HQ. Our editor-in-chief, Tyler Brûlé, is feeling optimistic about 2009 and beyond.
Infamous five
For every thoughtful politician or innovative firm, there are others who charge ahead regardless. We give you the five groups who need to cease existing, and now.
20 new heroes
Monocle shortlists 20 individuals from politics, business, music and design to watch in 2009. By overcoming odds and thinking creatively, they have already helped make the world a better place.
2009 forecast
The Copenhagen Climate Conference, upcoming elections in rogue states and expert opinion on a new presidency in South Africa.
Here’s to the future
We are entering a new era with a new president and an economy in flux. Here five leading thinkers, including Alain de Botton, look at how the world will change in 2009.
