Paulius Staniunas
Georgia’s controversial prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on EU integration, corruption and democracy
At the World Governments Summit, the country’s leader spoke to us about navigating the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, protests at home and a stalled European future.
‘We’ve seen the opposite of peace’: Kosovo’s president, Vjosa Osmani, on her nation’s commitment to democratic values
At the World Governments Summit, the Balkan leader spoke to Monocle about pursuing diplomacy outside of Europe, joining the EU and why she doesn’t take democracy for granted.
Dressed to influence: How World Governments Summit attendees tailored their image
Perfecting the art of diplomacy takes more than words and handshakes. Here are some of the delegates who understood that style speaks volumes, too.
The creator of ‘fomo’ on how to make better decisions in times of uncertainty
Patrick J McGinnis coined the term ‘fear of missing out’ more than two decades ago. Today he shares tips for using it to become a better leader.
Neutrality is not passive: Dr Anwar Gargash explains the UAE’s diplomatic stance
The adviser to the UAE president explains how Abu Dhabi earned the trust to host conversations between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv.
How a 25-metre-long beached whale made its way from Canada to the UAE
Canada had a dead whale. The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi wanted it. This is how it made its epic move.
A look inside Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter: A community of political transients
Embassy staff are used to postings around the world but in Riyadh, they live alongside government ministers in the Diplomatic Quarter district. We pass the security checkpoints to meet its residents.
‘We’re not overconfident’: Boeing Global’s president Brendan Nelson on rebuilding trust
As the aviation giant continues to work its way out of crisis, we speak to the company’s president, Brendan Nelson, on what’s next for Boeing Global.
Comfort leads the way in Etihad Airways’ new A321LR aircraft
There’s no substitute for first-hand travel experience. From planes to trains and cars, Monocle tests how journeys really feel, assessing performance, comfort and efficiency so you don’t have to.
Les Roches opens its first hospitality school in the Middle East, aiming to elevate the Emirates’ luxury industry
Through its new school, the Swiss hospitality academy is giving a local voice to a sector that has long been defined by imported talent.
