David Plaisant
Time to reboot?
With political turmoil unexpectedly yielding stable economic conditions, Italy is a land of nothing if not confusion.
Diplomacy
The Japanese diplomats digging up documents to claim territory, what the Vatican and Italy agree to disagree on and Australia’s expansion in Latin America.
Diplomacy
Australia's ambassador to France on the two nations' alliance, plus Athens' Gropius gem and border control in Canada.
Defence
China is testing the waters while the US is getting ready for pilot-free helicopters.
Municipal concerns
Forget the stereotype of the ceremonial mayor. Monocle stalks the corridors of city halls around the world to assess the most powerful and persuasive urban leaders, evaluating their successes, failures and ongoing challenges.
Podium finish
Rome’s Olympic Village is now a modernist urban marvel – and a winning place to live.
Cinema paradiso
With its central-European soul and Italian accent, this Adriatic port could have an identity crisis. But Trieste is used to occupying the space between cultures, as its unique film festival demonstrates.
Fonts to run with
Before pixels and plagiarism scandals, Lance Wyman gave Mexico City 1968 its geometric soul. As Rio looms, a look back at the designer who made Olympic branding an art form.
House mates: Top 25
From tables to trays, cushions to chopping boards, Monocle presents a polished selection of new products you will be happy to share your home with.
Right minds
From London to Mexico City, Monocle has selected five of the best practices with the architectural flair and interior ingenuity right for your next project.
