Alexis Self
It takes a village: Three new co-living developments that are bringing generations together
From a Sydney high-rise with a clubhouse and church to mahjong in a Malaysian lounge, these new developments are designed to foster connections between generations and enhance the lives of their elderly residents.
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026: The 20 most liveable cities in the world
Welcome to Monocle’s 2026 Quality of Life Survey. What started 19 years ago as an antidote to bloodless, data-heavy city rankings has become central to the debate on what it means to live well.
Three new-generation, millennial mayors reaching across the US political divide
As US national politics grows ever more polarised, youthful leaders from the left and right are pragmatically focusing on solving their cities’ problems – helping to restore voters’ faith in the democratic process.
Democracy is a disaster online – but in reality it’s still our best option
Winston Churchill once said that ‘Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.’ And in 2026, this assertion is perhaps more relevant than ever.
The best embassies in the world, from Addis Ababa and Berlin to Singapore and Washington
The case for embassies in the 21st century
Italy’s new London embassy, Casa Italia, is a shining example of soft-power promotion
The newly opened Italian embassy in London makes good use of the country’s cultural prowess as a tool of diplomacy. We take a tour with its ambassador Inigo Lambertini.
Groupe d’études géopolitiques: The chic Parisian think tank championing Europe
A youthful research institute formed by Parisian students offers a confidently pro-European stance in a continent in need of progressive ideas.
Why blocking immigrant entrepreneurs is an act of American economic self-harm
A global theorist considers how immigration fuels entrepreneurship – and how the Trump administration’s visa ban will not only hurt immigrants but the US as a whole.
Three new pieces of military kit outsmarting drones and supply chain bottlenecks
The future of defence is unmanned and aerial. Here are three pieces of military technology that are changing the way that wars are fought – by either neutralising or harnessing drones.
