Chris Cermak
UN special rapporteur on what the world is getting wrong about the Israel-Gaza war
Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, tells Monocle how the conflict in Gaza has exposed the institution’s weaknesses and what that means for global justice.
Is a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict viable? ‘A Land for All’ has an audacious vision
Lawyer May Pundak and political scientist Rula Hardal are reframing coexistence with a radical plan that goes beyond a two-state solution; shared borders, shared institutions and shared responsibility.
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.
