Louis Harnett O’Meara
Culture
50 essential reads
A good book amounts to more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.

Affairs
The diplomacy agenda: A Q&A with Lithuania’s prime minister Ingrida Simonyte
Plus: Italy’s charm offensive in Africa and the pitfalls of a long-standing US democratic scheme
