Steve Bloomfield
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A warm welcome shows the world what you’re made of. With the help of Monocle readers, we’ve compiled our new Hospitality Survey, from national image-making to the best in business.
Diplomacy
We meet the Swedish ambassador to Tunisia and Libya; we also assess Syria talks in Vienna.
Ahead of the pack
From publishers to soap-makers, royals to the church, we present the front-runners who will be powering the world in 2016 and beyond.
The Interview Series: Jens Stoltenberg
Faced with dilemmas over Nato's expansion and the fight against Isis, secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg discusses security, defence and why his main priority will always be keeping the peace.
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...
Europe
The challenges for France, who to keep an eye out for incoming elections in various parts of the UK and a city on the up in Slovakia.
Diplomacy
The Danish ambassador to Mexico on the nations' links, plus the case for a new UN refugee chief.
Europe
EU trade talks with the US turn prickly, plus the UK's Labour party's trials and tribulations.
Clean house
Porto’s mayor is renovating derelict buildings in the historic centre to create social housing. The plan aims to combat gentrification and ensure the city does not lose its unique flair.
State of the news
Democracy was supposed to transform journalism in Burma with Myanmar Radio and Television acting as a public-service broadcaster. The reality, however, is a media that’s hardly changed at all.
