Tristan McConnell
Talking points
From US midterms to political trouble-makers, we look at the events, nations and people poised to influence and define 2018.
Africa/Middle East
Park revival in Kuwait, storytelling in Nigeria and the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Hyperloop.
Africa/Middle East
Algeria's retirement plan, hot to stimulate growth in Botswana, building schools in Nairobi and Tangier's revival.
On the move
Speedy rail links connecting the Baltics, the first nuclear-power reactor in the UAE and a sea port in Pakistan that is open for business: all are headline projects but will they work?
What’s next?
From fashion and art to politics, media and governance, Monocle meets eight frontrunners to discuss their successes so far and the fresh challenges for the year ahead.
Africa/Middle East
Why Somali stability owes much to the Canadian spirit, and Iran’s efforts to save Lake Urmia.
Africa/Middle East
Off-grid solar energy in Africa and new housing for low-income families in Saudi Arabia.
Africa / Middle East
The Chagos Islands seek a change and Saudi Arabia fish for foreign investment.
Africa/Middle East
The latest on Angola’s stagnating economy – and who’s saving African rhinos?
What’s the big idea?
At these global institutions it’s the thought that counts. We visit London, Nairobi, Madrid, Hong Kong and Washington to meet the researchers and academics filling think-tanks with ideas to direct those in power.
