Julia Jenne
Could Valerii Zaluzhnyi be Ukraine’s next president?
Though Ukraine’s constitution prohibits elections in wartime, speculation abounds for presidential successors to Volodymyr Zelensky. Despite Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s quiet political profile, the country’s eyes are on the war commander-turned ambassador.
Three new pieces of military kit outsmarting drones and supply chain bottlenecks
The future of defence is unmanned and aerial. Here are three pieces of military technology that are changing the way that wars are fought – by either neutralising or harnessing drones.
The CEO’s survival kit: Six essential items for leading the charge
Good leadership comes in many guises but a polished first impression always matters. Setting the right tone requires a grasp of facts and figures. Nonetheless, a handsome card holder or comely bag won’t hurt.
Three unlikely Winter Olympians to watch at Milano Cortina 2026
The Winter Games aren’t just the preserve of snow-seasoned nations. Meet the tropical-nation contenders raising the stakes in Milano Cortina.
Re-examining migration beyond the headlines: Why do people move?
We quiz a migration minister, reveal why African passports are desirable for the super-rich and find out which nations are short of architects and fishmongers.
Co-founder of luxury travel company Black Tomato, Tom Marchant, shares his must-visit spots of 2026
Three friends left their corporate jobs in 2005 to found luxury travel company Black Tomato, hoping to see what happens if itineraries were tailored to travellers. Based in London and New York, the team…
Ienki Ienki is the Ukrainian label rethinking the puffer jacket for a sleek winter look
Designer Dmytro Ievenko’s label offers a selection of stylish down jackets in a sea of shapeless designs. Monocle discovers how he now plans to refine outwear for new climates.
How Europe’s airports must prepare for an increasingly drone-prone 2026
As the presence of drones in airspace become increasingly disruptive to air traffic, it’s time that the West finds better solutions to defend its skies against incursions.
Are Poland’s efforts to bolster its defences enough to deter Russia?
Faced with an increasingly aggressive Russia and mixed messages from the US, Warsaw is ramping up its defensive capabilities while preparing its people for the possibility of war.
The Commute: Tag along Rebekka Bay’s bike ride through Copenhagen
The creative director of textile brand Marimekko begins her day on the back of an unexpectedly simple bicycle.
