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All aboard
From Swiss railway dining cars to global optimism, a journey through changing times reveals how protective measures have lifted and spirits have brightened across much of the world.
Looking back, looking good
Editor in chief Andrew Tuck reflects on Monocle's 15th anniversary, exploring how the magazine's founding principles remain relevant and tracking what happened to key figures from the first issue.
Hack attackers
For the writers and cartoonists of Italy’s satirical monthly newspaper ‘Il Vernacoliere’, no target is off-limits, whether it’s a prominent cleric or self-aggrandising politician. We meet the team behind the gags.
The Opener
Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.
Beyond a joke
In an era where comedy walks a tightrope between relevance and risk, satirists worldwide navigate the delicate balance of wielding humour as political weapon while avoiding cancellation or worse.
Comment: Norway
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
Brazil’s big cat
Esteemed journalist Glória Maria offers a timeless case study in the importance of engaging broadcast journalism.
What lies ahead
As we mark 15 years in print, we map out the year ahead: a new bureau, a photography book, global conferences and expanding radio – plus a forecast of sunny optimism.
Korea change
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, global media have sought a new regional base. The natural choice? Seoul, a hi-tech megacity welcoming the world’s biggest publications.
Syncing feeling
As programmes such as ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Narcos’ capture imaginations worldwide, dubbing has become something to shout about. We meet a family-run firm giving foreign-language film a voice.
