Ed Stocker
Politics
Fundraising in Burkina Faso, the Mexican governor tackling corruption and referendums to watch.
Well served
What if hotels and restaurants were unable to employ the global workforce that has made them so successful? If you like your flat white with a smile, read on.
Cities
Mayor Solly Msimanga is fighting corruption in Tshwane, South Africa. Plus: getting Yangon on the move again and news from Buenos Aires and Madrid.
Southern comforts
Artistically and economically diverse, the texan city’s wealth is more cultural than petrochemical.
Sleep with me: How mattress start-ups are reshaping the sleep market
The sleep industry is waking up. Mattress-in-a-box companies have sprung up, but are these new arrivals really delivering a dream product? We investigate the booming market and its key players.
Editor’s letter
Our editor in chief on what’s new in Monocle – and perhaps more importantly, the things that will remain resolutely the same.
The opener
Mascots, Macron and Munich are on our mind this month as we embark on our regular round-up of worldly opinion.
Food & drink
Miami round-up and wine regions to watch. Plus: Korean-style tapas and an unorthodox whiskey.
Future of travel
We find out how the world of mobility is changing and what challenges lay ahead for car-sharing, single-pilot planes and slow travel.
