The world has pivoted in ways that are hard to fathom and made the notion of being prepared more important than ever. How can we regroup, find new directions and remain ambitious, asks editor in chief Andrew Tuck.

Heads of state left hanging, a new audience for James Blunt and an Argentinian exodus.

We meet this dedicated follower of fashion whose designs for heritage Italian brand Aspesi are setting new trends worldwide.

Our correspondent pulls on his wetsuit to go on the trail of lake waste in Sweden.

The 450-strong team of the Copacabana Palace make the hotel a sunny outpost of grand hospitality.

A crop of canny chefs has helped tansform the Mexican capital into one of the world’s best places to eat. Monocle convened five key voices at the Caracol de Mar restaurant to chew the fat about the recipe to success and why food security, seasons and fresh ingredients matter more than fine dining.

From a Parisian chocolatier-cum-café to a French hideaway in London and a terrific tarte tatin, there is plenty of Gallic flavour to this month’s rundown of restaurants and recipes.

The Floridian city gets a dose of glamour with the arrival of the latest hotel in the Four Seasons portfolio. The building draws on the area’s sailing heritage, down to the discreet wood and brass detailing.

A tranquil onsen hotel on the scenic shores of Lake Poroto in northern Japan combines a serene stay with discovery of the area’s native culture.

When restaurateur Adam Abrams decided to found a hotel among the gumtree forests south of Sydney, he knew precisely what its look should be. We check into a former 19th-century residence that we’d be happy to hunker down in.

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

Hong Kong expats and takeaways from the world’s largest security conference.

How European airspace – and beyond – has been affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Syrian cassette archives, an art-valuation app and an independent paper making the news in Kyiv.

In São Paulo’s apartment complexes, we speak to doormen whose jobs are under threat.

Disney-branded towns and a posthumous Mies van der Rohe construction.

Ahead of the country’s presidential election, we take a roadtrip across southern France to detect whether the far-right will oust Macron.

Intelligence agencies in Denmark, Norway and Sweden have been shaken by damaging leaks and high-profile arrests. What’s next for their spies?

In the days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our correspondent heads to the besieged country’s southwestern border as its neighbours find themselves living nextdoor to a war zone. How will they cope with the consequences?

What are the benefits, if any, of having an unelected family reigning over a nation’s people? And is this archaic institution on its way out? Monocle’s panel debates whether monarchies, republics or a happy mixture of the two can bring the most value to a country.

The towns around Bozeman, Montana, are flying to the rescue of wildfire-hit communities in the US.

Not content to stay in his lane, Fiat’s CEO Olivier François is rallying the brand – and its hometown – towards an electric future.

As France’s rail network opens up to new competition, Ouigo is gearing up for the challenge.

City shops have had it tough but the best have been nimble and resilient. Here’s how.

As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.

An art school just a few blocks from Moma is sculpting the next generation of Rothkos and Pollocks.

In news bulletins, the background matters. We meet the Vienna-based designers whose television studios are the stars of the show.

From a Danish short-story collection to an exploration of Hollywood’s cultural legacy, we survey the works that capture our times.

As Pictet opens its new Zürich office, we meet the team behind the historic building’s overhaul.

The city of Inegöl is building on its woodworking heritage to become a furniture-making powerhouse.

The world of fashion is constantly reinventing itself. We meet three visionary leaders who, despite working in disparate fields, are cut from the same bold cloth.

It’s time to get out there. So whether you’re after a smart look for the office or premium loungewear in which to kick back at home, lose the sweatpants and refresh your wardrobe with new threads from the best brands in menswear.

Meet the first female CEO of a major watch brand, the ambassador for a veteran maker and the non-profit behind the revived Watches and Wonders Geneva. Plus: discover the best timepieces to put on your wrist.

Equip yourself with bold jackets, overshirts and outerwear to bring your spring wardrobe to life.

‘Konfekt’ is a quarterly magazine that offers a sophisticated take on fashion, food, interiors and travel. Here are glimpses of fresh looks from Issue 6 (on newsstands from 7 April), which will showcase the season’s most covetable pieces. Plus: plenty of little-known places to stay, zesty recipes, elegant interiors, inspiring profiles and thought-provoking long reads.

Can a stamp really be worth €7.3m? Here’s how and why everyday objects can accrue so much value.

A porcine poster in Saxony informs and entertains.