Lars Bevanger
Upward mobility
As some borders tighten, many cities are opening their doors to lure ambitious businesses. We profile the global hubs holding their doors open and meet the entrepreneurs who accepted the invite.
Design
Surfboards, bathtubs and house boats – and a special focus on Milan's Salone del Mobile for good measure.
Political pooches
We sniff out the secrets of diplomatic wags with our third round of embassy-based canine profiles.
Building bridges
Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey puts the spotlight on the nations that use their gentler sides to gain influence. And this year's winner is...
Defence
The US gets real with its latest missile test, Croatia rolls in the German tanks and Japan bolsters its forces.
Here to help
From a farmer-friendly fruit-and-veg seller in Oslo to a modern concierge in Paris and a grocery store in Hong Kong, these ventures are creating careers, cohesion and community spirit in their cities.
Fuelling the fire
Norway’s prime minister Erna Solberg’s brand of conservatism is progressive, inclusive and pragmatic. These qualities will be vital as the oil-rich nation considers alternatives to the fossil fuels that have served it so well.
