Andrew Mueller
Over the horizon
Monocle’s editors, writers and correspondents look ahead to 2012 and beyond.
Diplomacy
Pakistan says thank you with mangoes, Lithuania gets into a sticky spot over street names, and Monocle heads to Hanoi to meet the Palestinian ambassador to Vietnam.
Americas
We examine Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff's image makeover, report on Qatar's investment in the US property market and bring you the view from Bogotá.
Franc discussion
Tainted by its association with Nazi Germany’s gold looters, the Swiss franc remains one of the world’s most popular investor currencies, proving remarkably steady during recent global economic woes.
One is not amused
Ahead of April’s royal wedding, Monocle’s second essay in our Scenarios series looks at the possibility of Britain becoming a republic and its impact on both state coffers and Brand Britain.
Aussie ruler
Ron Barassi began his Aussie Rules career almost 60 years ago. Today he is celebrated in his homeland not just as a great sportsman, but as the archetypal Australian.
Celtic tiger feat
After a disastrous recession, the erstwhile Celtic Tiger is licking its wounds. Lessons have been learnt by businesses willing to seize the opportunity for a rebirth, showing signs of economic recovery.
Danger zones
As 2011 approaches, storm clouds are gathering across international conflict zones. Monocle identifies the locations where things could kick off.
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.
