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Peace station

The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration, aka the Peace Palace, houses a crack team striving to resolve international disputes and bring about world peace. It may sound idealistic, but its services are increasingly in demand.
Force for good

Haiti is picking up the pieces – but sooner or later another natural disaster will strike. Here, Monocle looks at the best nations to call in a crisis and tools you need for the job.
What a relief

When it comes to disasters, the first few hours make all the difference to rescue and relief efforts. And the better the kit, the greater the chance of saving lives. But is it time for a permanent rapid reaction force?
Ready for this?

Israel’s violent history means that its hospitals have much to teach other countries about how to deal with major bloodshed on their streets. Rambam Medical Center in Haifa is offering medics pioneering training in handling mass casualty situations.
Dream team

Israel’s National Search and Rescue Unit, made up entirely of volunteers, is always one of the first teams to arrive in major disasters, including the earthquake in Haiti.
Ivory power

Côte d’Ivoire are seen as Africa’s best chance for World Cup glory. The secret to their prowess is the ASEC Mimosas academy, which not only trains, but also educates young Ivorians – the best of whom have gone on to become some of the world’s top footballers.
No dilly Dalian

Offering an alternative lifestyle to Shanghai and Beijing, Dalian is a vibrant student city with an easier pace of life. You might not have heard of it but this is one of the world’s biggest outsourcing centres.
Braking the mould

Mitsuoka makes models based on classic cars and it works unlike most other automakers in that every car is handmade in its workshop in Toyama. This gives it the edge in an industry that’s lifting itself out of the doldrums.
Loud and proud

As vocal political battles rage on over the country’s democratisation, Monocle speaks to Turkey’s media stars about the role newspapers have in shaping the nation.
Little prints

Starting on a shoestring, Benjamin Sommerhalder moved from making his own magazine to building up a small publishing house with a gallery and shop space. And on the way he’s kick-started an old-fashioned publishing boom.
All grown up

It used to be known for its trashy urban landscape but now Brisbane is showing the world that this 1980s child has come of age. Its young generation of architects is transforming the skyline with elegant buildings – and winning big commissions abroad.
It’s that time again

There was a sense of optimism at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie as Swiss watchmakers predicted a return to sunnier economic climes and unveiled a host of high-end timepieces to underline their bullishness.
Nature’s teachings

Dai Nippon Printing’s new training centre, by architect Kenya Ishihara, was designed to inspire its employees. With a spa and views of Mount Fuji, it seems more like a retreat than a place of work but with this incentive we bet the staff never miss a training day.
Law of attraction

Law firms aren’t usually known for innovative interior design but there is nothing stuffy about this Stockholm office. Colour, bespoke furniture and unusual materials help create a perfectly judged space, while respecting the need for privacy.

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Womenswear / Tokyo

Walk this way

Now that spring’s in the air again it’s time to lighten up with crisp cotton shirts, jackets and cardigans for a stroll around Tokyo’s back streets.

Coat by Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, shirt by Dries Van Noten, trousers by Jil Sander, bag by Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, shoes by Yves Saint Laurent

Coat by Arts & Science, dress by Neil Barrett, stole by Douce-gloire from Drawer, belt by Anglo from Tomorrowland, shoes by Roberto del Carlo from Galerie Vie

Cardigan, camisole and bag by Hermès, trousers by Chloé, coat by Tomorrowland Collection from Tomorrowland, shoes by Margaret Howell

Jacket by Dries Van Noten, shirt by Arts & Science, trousers by Burberry Prorsum, bag by Toff & Loadstone from United Arrows, shoes by Yves Saint Laurent

Shirt by Drawer, skirt by Yves Saint Laurent, coat by Prada, shoes by Prada, glasses by Four Nines, watch by Girard-Perregaux, bag by Chloé

Cardigan by United Arrows, shirt by Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons, trousers by Dries Van Noten, bag by Tampico from Beauty & Youth United Arrows

Cardigan by Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, shirt by Fwk by Engineered Garments, glasses by Four Nines, jotter by Valextra 3 Monocle, watch by Hermès, bag by Tod’s

Stylist:
Natsuko Kaneko

Art director:
Akio Hasegawa

Model:
Youki

Producer:
Reiko Baba

Grooming:
Kenichi Yaguchi

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Meet the Writers

Peace station

Force for good

What a relief

Ready for this?

Dream team

Ivory power

No dilly Dalian

Braking the mould

Loud and proud

Little prints

All grown up

It’s that time again

Nature’s teachings

Law of attraction

Europe Briefing

Americas Briefing

Asia Briefing

Africa/Middle East Briefing

Oceania Briefing

Defence Briefing

Business Briefing

Media/Art Briefing

Culture Briefing

Architecture/Design Briefing

Fashion Briefing

Lost and found

Beurre necessity

Pitti party

Walk this way

Spring forth

Inventory No. 31

Dream a little dream

Monocle travel guide

Good morning

Triangle d’Or

Feast your rye

Master Shibatayama

Expo 31: Road to salvation

Observation

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