Media
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Narrating the world
Monocle meets the men and women who are shaping the news agenda, from influential radio presenters to newspaper editors and television hosts.
Taking the pulse
Our writers probe the state of globalisation, explore Mexico’s political landscape and share tips for surviving an intense news cycle as they weigh up the issues of the year ahead.
French connection
The much-hyped Louvre Abu Dhabi is finally open. Is it an oasis of culture in a desert of extremism, a building that embodies global understanding or a theme park of airbrushed internationalism?
Teaching the world to sing
Meet the musical maestros making waves: an Italian superstar in the making, an ethereal R&B singer in Los Angeles and a springy dance-pop diva via the UK and Japan.
Quick off the blocks
Fast-paced drama and geopolitical intrigue aren’t just for Netflix. The 24-hour Olympic Channel is here, and with the PyeongChang Games approaching, it hopes to run rings around its rivals.
The opener
Fear of a mirthless retail future, media in Marrakech, pigeons in Aarhus and the FCC in HK: an appealing assortment from all corners of the world.
Good on paper
Inside Italy's acclaimed weekly magazine Internazionale, where editors translate the world's best journalism while maintaining editorial independence in a media landscape dominated by corporate giants.
National treasure
While its famous print brand goes boutique, National Geographic is betting on premium – from TV to events.
Love story
Lorin Stein, critic and editor, on his default setting – reading – and why he’s more committed to ‘The Paris Review’ than ever.
Editor’s letter
After considering many great places for a new bureau, Monocle's editor in chief reveals the tough decision process and the city that ultimately proved to be the perfect fit for the magazine's expansion.
