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The future starts here
Ten experts open their almanacs to explore the challenges of 2011 in the worlds of politics, banking, terrorism and defence.
Voice of a nation
Though retired, singer Nana Mouskouri’s songs remain inseparable from Greek culture. A staunch nationalist who lived through Greece’s democratic transition, she is determined her proud country will recover from its financial crisis.
Expo 38: A dying breed?
Izmir was reshaped by European settlers who founded banks and newspapers. After the Ottoman Empire's fall, many fled but some remain, proud of their history yet facing challenges in a changing Turkey.
Americas
Monocle speaks to Haitian presidential candidate Leslie Voltaire and gets news from the Andes. Plus Sasha Issenberg's View from Washington.
Europe
The Popemobile and the other vehicles in Benedict XVI's motorcade, and how wealthy Germans can prepare for armageddon.
Africa/Middle East
Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan is this month's Style Leader, and we report on why London's iconic black cabs have started cropping up in Cairo.
Oceania
The Solomon Islands men who have gone from government to jail and back to government, and why Samoa is considering a plan to switch timezones.
Asia
The donation scandal engulfing the Thai prime minister, and why tiger poachers have leopard in their sights.
Sheung Wan
With a mix of traditional flats and small-scale retailers, Sheung Wan also has a real sense of community.
