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A hard sell
To persuade Afghanis to take pride in their army, shun terrorism and give up narcotics is a hard task in a fragmented, illiterate country where war has raged for nine years.
Africa/ Middle East
Angola has a stab at press freedom, Nigeria's internet speeds up and we look at the upcoming elections in Egypt and Libya
Media
TV screens at US petrol pumps, Iceland's PM-turned-newspaper editor and Australia vinyl resurgence.
Oceania
Kiwi PM John Key gets foot-in-mouth disease and Fiji puts up a fight against Rupert Murdoch
Europe
The cars, planes and (bicycle) that Britain's new PM David Cameron uses to get around, plus the Turkish soap stars winning the hearts of neighbouring Bulgarians.
New media circus
It seems that every news presenter has a blog or Twitter feed – but post personal opinions at your peril. Monocle investigates the pleasures and sorrows of social media in the news.
Observation
Our global network of shops are better forums for debate than any social network. The great response to our new newspaper edition is a case in point, says Tyler Brûlé.
Art International Radio
Art International Radio is an internet radio station based in the Clocktower in lower Manhattan, a building famous for having been at the centre of New York’s art scene in the 1970s and 1980s.…
Breath of fresh air
In New York, Alanna Heiss, founder of P.S.1, has launched her next act: Art International Radio. AIR is a new, independent radio station dedicated to the city’s vibrant art and culture scene.
Observation
After a short break in Beirut, we’ll be back with music, chat and reportage to entertain you. Our Summer Series audio programme returns and we're launching a special-edition Monocle newspaper, writes Tyler Brûlé.
