Always With Honor
Defence
The french army's new laser dubbed "the finger of death" and Spain's flight school for Afghan pilots.
Rebuilding America
These 10 creative ventures – online, community-focused and commercial – are remaking American cities. They include museum-hotel founders, an Art Walk organiser and an entrepreneur creating websites for socially conscious citizens.
Wing and a prayer
When Liberia's main airport failed to meet US security standards, it faced global isolation. The solution was to bring in American experts from the TSA to train staff and overhaul operations. Monocle reports.
Americas
We look at the vehicles of choice of Chile's president, Sebastián Piñera, and ask whether President Obama's reluctance to schmooze may actually be good news for the US.
Africa/Middle East
Why leopard skins and white trainers are de rigueur for South African president Jacob Zuma, and the first stirrings of a spa revolution in Saudi Arabia.
Africa/Middle East
We give Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni the once over for this issue's Style Leader, plus Uganda's police chief goes on a "fat attack".
What a relief
When it comes to disasters, the first few hours are crucial. The better the kit, the greater the chance of saving lives. But is it time for a permanent rapid reaction force?
Asia
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's Me and My Motorcade, Taiwanese and Chinese students rise above old rivalries, and Dehli's High Court turns digital.
Force for good
Haiti is picking up the pieces – but sooner or later another natural disaster will strike. Here, Monocle looks at the best nations to call in a crisis and tools you need for the…
