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Monocle on Saturday - Monocle on Saturday: 12 December 2020

12 December 2020

The biggest stories from the day’s newspapers and a new book project aimed at rescuing Africa’s lions. Plus, Andrew Tuck’s weekend column.

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Meet the Writers - Peter Hain

29 November 2020

Despite growing up in apartheid South Africa, Peter Hain is best known for his career spanning three decades as a UK Labour Party MP. He served in the cabinets of both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and chaired the UN Secu…

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Under the influence

26 November 2020

Isolationism has taken the shine off the perception of the US. But its foreign policy remains tightly interwoven with much of the world. As a new president takes office, what do its allies want?

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Defence

26 November 2020

Russia takes an interest in CAR, Denmark’s mission to Greenland and Romania buys missiles.

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Art’s on fire

26 November 2020

Whatever you might have heard, the creative spark is alive and well. Need convincing? Take a wander through our pick of audial, visual and sensory reasons to be cheerful.

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Monocle on Saturday - Monocle On Saturday: 21 November 2020

21 November 2020

Live from London: Ruth Michaelson brings us the latest news from the Middle East and North Africa. Plus, our editor Andrew Tuck’s weekend column and we speak to Sameer Rahim, one of the judges for this year’s Booker Prize…

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The Globalist - Tuesday 17 November

17 November 2020

We hear the latest on the deadly conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and unpack what it means for stability in the Horn of Africa. Plus: why Peru’s president lasted just five days and the latest energy and climate news.

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Shape of things to come

5 November 2020

Although 2020 proved that some developments just cannot be foreseen, certain voices are better placed than most to predict the likely direction of the year ahead. We asked 10 experts in international and geopolitical aff…

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Changing of the guard

5 November 2020

A new generation of bright and brave politicians, activists and educators are seeking to shake up those parts of Africa long beset by corruption, conflict and rank inequality. We cross the continent to meet five pioneers…

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Bright lights, small city

5 November 2020

If, like many recently, you’ve considered downsizing from the metropolis to a more manageable municipality, our second annual Small Cities Index will point you to the compact civic spots that offer rich culture, varied…

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Meet the Writers - Monocle Reads: Lola Shoneyin

22 October 2020

Now in its eighth year, Ake Festival brings together artists, writers and other creatives to celebrate culture in Africa. Its founder and director, Lola Shoneyin, tells Georgina Godwin about this year’s event and her own…

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The change-makers

22 October 2020

Whether they’ve required minor nips and tucks or major new infrastructure, the following five urban interventions have cleverly reimagined their neighbourhoods and cities for the better.

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Test match

22 October 2020

The need to trial initiatives in our cities has never been greater – and finding the right test bed is key. These experiments, from air mobility in Singapore to co-ordinated transport services in Pittsburgh via a techno…

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Fashion

22 October 2020

From luggage that will leave you longing to get back on a plane to elegant Japanese skincare prodcuts that will keep you looking fresh, we round-up new releases.

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Meet the Writers - Andrew Harding

18 October 2020

Georgina Godwin speaks to the award-winning UK journalist and author Andrew Harding. Africa correspondent for BBC News, Harding began his career in Moscow in 1991 and has lived in Tbilisi, Nairobi, Singapore, Bangkok and…

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Business

17 September 2020

Hot German grills, chilly Canadian icebreakers and joining forces in Japan.

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