Jean Grogan

Affairs

Defence

Army recruitment tactics in France, Djibouti’s new friendship with China, Israel’s tank innovation and North Korea’s escalating missile tests.

Urbanism

Object lessons

From an urban hub for furniture-makers to a man-made island design destination and a studio in a woodland haven, Monocle reveals some daring pockets of inspiration from around the globe.

Food & Drink

Monocle travel guide

Restaurant firm Monsoon Group is turning Tehran into a feast for the senses with its latest effort, Divan. Elsewhere, discover a Slow Food classic in Milan and a private island in the Maldives.

Affairs

Americas

The 2008 Democratic primary is hotting up, with Obama, Clinton and Edwards battling for votes. This year, their appearance is being dissected by an image-obsessed media and public more than ever before.