Sam Island
Power play
Monocle’s annual Soft Power Survey charts the strengths and weaknesses of national brands and the changing landscape of cultural influence. How do the hard truths of politics affect nations’ softer sides?
Defence
A report on the new laser weapons being tested by the US, a Q&A with the man selling F35s and a makeover for the Malian army.
Europe
The style of Turkey's embattled prime minister, a controversial new development around Belgrade and a Hungarian election watch
Africa/Middle East
The view from Gaza, a less than democratic election in Algeria and analysis on South Africa.
Asia
The challenges facing Tokyo's new governor, a Q&A with the man responsible for protecting the Philippines from climate change and a dispatch on Korea
Business
Citizens regeneration in Detroit, salmon selling in Alaska and other business news and views.
Oceania
The controversial shark baiters of Western Australia, Queensland's attempts to improve exports and the colonial overhangs in New Zealand.
Diplomacy
Meet the Philippines' new ambassador to China and find out why sport is so useful to Canadian diplomats.
Media/art market
A magazine shop in a shipping container, an online platform for new brands, bringing Hong Kong's galleries together plus the latest from the art-sales world.
