Alexis Self
What can the Munich Security Conference tell us about the new world order?
After the US vice-president JD Vance’s assault on European values at MSC, politicians and business folk are scrambling to reimagine Western co-operation.
Addis Ababa’s recently renovated Africa Hall is a symbol of the continent’s unity
The building’s sensitive restoration is a lesson in working together.
Three cities you’ll want to move to in 2025
The urge to up sticks and relocate can be brought on by many things. To point you in the right direction, we’ve flagged three cities that are becoming increasingly attractive places to call home.
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
How to do the soft-power shuffle, Brazilian style
Brazil’s diplomats are busy restoring the nation’s image after the Jair Bolsonaro years. We hitch a ride with their man in London.
Why national dress is back in fashion
Pride, joy and the power of tradition are coalescing to make young people across the globe take delight in traditional styles.
The Agenda: Affairs
What we have learned a year on from the 7 October attacks, Brazil’s spat with Nicaragua and Ireland’s naval know-how.
Chain reaction
Despite cleaning up the Belgian capital’s congested centre, an anti-car initiative has divided opinion. We meet the policy’s architects – and some of its opponents.
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.
