Chris Cermak
Why Pete Hegseth’s ‘no rules of engagement’ approach could turn the US military into a Russian-style force
As Trump’s allies call for an end to “political correctness” in warfare, former Nato commander Ben Hodges warns that scrapping rules of engagement would edge US military closer to the lawlessness it condemns.
After Carla Hayden’s abrupt firing, we look back at her vision for the Library of Congress
Revisiting our 2023 conversation with Carla Hayden and tour of the Main Reading Room, following her unexpected removal by Donald Trump.
In defence of the last-minute dash: travel shouldn’t punish late-arrivers
Running for a train is a lifestyle choice, not a crime
Christian Democrats triumph in Germany but the far-right grows in confidence
Germany’s election reveals a rising far-right, challenging its post-war consensus.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
Welcome to the world’s most exclusive gastronomic society
When you’re making a meal for a head of state, who do you call? Try the Chefs des Chefs Club, a global culinary helpline with a very elite membership.
Persuasive manoeuvres
We celebrate the countries that have mastered the subtler arts of global influence.
Reclaiming history
Theaster Gates opens a vinyl shop, Zürich’s slow-news magazine and Australia’s largest arts and culture precinct.
