Jack Simpson
Politics
Affairs
A diplomatic spat in the Gulf and why tinned meat has boosted the reputation of the US.
Affairs
How a North Korean construction company cornered the market for monument building in Africa
The Pyongyang-based Mansudae Overseas Projects has built monuments all over the world. It is one of the hermit nation’s few soft power exports.
Design
12 New Year’s resolutions
From diet shake-ups to tableware audits, 12 ways to improve your life in 2023.
Fashion
Stitch in time
Our annual gaze into fashion’s crystal ball reveals how 2023 is shaping up to put the classic and personal at the centre of loose-fitting, ethical and timeless looks.
Design
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
