Soft Power
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The Opener
Airlines making middle seats enticing, battling peacocks and poorly disguised Russian spies. Plus: photographer Steven Klein and festive chart hits from across the globe.
The hard or soft option
When war tests diplomacy's limits, which nations wielded cultural influence most effectively? Our annual survey reveals surprising winners in the soft-power stakes.
The Agenda: Briefings
Australia’s soft-power icon and how technology is leaving some people behind.
Ensemble cast
Young leaders from Chile to New Zealand are redefining political style, trading traditional suits for hipster beards, band tees and carefully curated looks that connect with younger voters.
Moving pictures
From K-pop to movies, entertainment group CJ ENM is a South Korean powerhouse. Now CEO Kang Ho-Sung is taking Hollywood.
World is watching
The South Korean actor on the global allure of his nation’s culture, the fascination with ‘Squid Game’ and what makes a good story.
English in Danish
Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent Michael Booth on why Danes are importing – and distorting – English.
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
