Soft Power
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Affairs: Global
How Abba’s humility has contributed to its soft-power success. Plus: trouble in Nicaragua.
Pride of place
At a time of year when the emphasis is on giving, some nations can look back on 2021 with more satisfaction than others. We've taken note for Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey.
Affairs: Global
Pop great Amr Diab’s value for Egypt’s soft power and the benefits of boring politicians.
Med school
'The Monocle Book of Italy' is our grand tour of the nation's best design, business, food and fashion. Here its editor, Chiara Rimella, holds forth on cataloguing her home nation's best bits.
Neutral beauty
Many countries aim to be like Switzerland, with its stability, affluence and exceptional services. But what does that really mean? For starters, it’s far more than ‘chocolate diplomacy’.
10 countries using their influence for good in 2020
Our annual survey judges which nations’ soft-power strengths make the grade.
Austria for beginners
From the world's youngest serving leader to a nuclear plant that never fired up, a crisp guide to understanding modern Austria's politics, peculiarities and quiet global ambitions.
The big news
With 56 daily editions covering everything from entertainment to politics, the ‘Times of India’ is the world's most widely circulated English newspaper. Monocle goes inside to find out how.
Japanese lessons
Impeccable service, responsible citizenship and warm hospitality are just some of the practices that make society tick in Japan. Here are 10 things the country can teach the world.
Follow the bear
Fluffy, furry mascots are everywhere in Japan but Kumamon has captured the nation’s imagination like no other. We explore his ‘very’ soft-power potential.
