Nic Monisse
Affairs
How should the world deal with China? Plus: Denmark’s happiness museum, five resilient cities, Belarus cosies up to the west and Brazil’s offshore defences.
Architecture
From a French-influences Montréal studio to a green building in the heart of Taipei, we highlight some of the design industry's best new works.
Cities
We speak to Phoenix’s young and upcoming mayor and explore the (very) hot topic of pyrogeography.
Defence
The Chagos Islands, Canada’s first female sergeant major and the UAE's arms industry.
Let’s make it a good one
It's a new year and time for a list. Ours is a rundown of things set to make life better in 2020, from clever new businesses to cultural openings. Here's to a hopeful year.
Riding the waves
We meet the people finding innovative solutions to the problems on their doorstep, from cleaning up Krakow's air to preserving the skills of Portuguese artisans, in cities from Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh City.
Cities
Finding quality of life in Japan, Bogotá gets a metro and a suburb of Vancouver finally has a city centre.
The opener
We report from an idiosyncratic nation that has won us over with its quirky kerbside totems, drinks-filled vending machines, mascots and of course, shower toilets.
Cities
A mooted LA-to-Vegas rail route, Sydney’s green fringes get protection and the Big Apple’s bike rethink.
Conversation starters
From choosing music to discussing odd anecdotes, this guide ensures engaging dinner party conversation. If all else fails, a strong drink can help!
