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The Monocle Travel Guide to Munich

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Munich is the capital of one of the oldest states in Europe so naturally its affinity with tradition runs deep. Yet, as well as having one foot in the old world, this southern German city has another firmly planted in the new.

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Monocle Minute

Donald, meet Jong-un

3 January 2017

With less than three weeks to go until the inauguration of Donald Trump, most attention has been focused on how the president-elect’s policy will differ from his predecessor on two key areas: Russia and the Middle East. Yet…

Radio

The Foreign Desk - UN peacekeeping

17 September 2016

The men and women of the UN are the civilised world’s last line of defence against war and chaos. Yet looking at Rwanda, Somalia, Darfur and South Sudan, we know that UN peacekeeping doesn’t always work. So how can it be…

Radio

The Foreign Desk - The state of the UN

16 August 2014

Monocle foreign editor Steve Bloomfield presents a special edition of the programme from New York as we discuss the UN’s significance in the modern world. Featuring Sir Nigel Rodley of the UN Human Rights Committee, dipl…

Radio

The Foreign Desk - Explainer 421: Israel and the UN

12 June 2024

Andrew Mueller explains whether Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will adhere to the UN Security Council resolution and if he even has much of a choice.

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Defence

14 April 2015

Sweden's mission to Mali, a missile test of loyalty for Turkey and an interview with Nato's cyber-defence chief.

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Power struggle

8 January 2010

Thanks to substantial foreign investment and its status as the home of the African Union, the Ethiopian capital is positioning itself as Africa’s diplomatic hub. As the AU divides over how to expand its mandate, Addis is…

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Cyprus heal

17 April 2008

After decades of Greek-Turkish conflict and division, could the island of Cyprus be nearing a reunification settlement? Mehmet Ali Talat, president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognised only by Turkey, is…

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Diplomacy

17 October 2012

We meet Georgia’s ambassador to Germany and take a dip at the UN swimming club in Geneva.

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Shore thing

16 May 2016

London is home to the UN’s International Maritime Organization 1970s headquarters – and if you chug even further down the Thames you’ll find that a whole host of maritime architecture is revealed. Monocle explores the…

Radio

The Monocle Minute - UN issues warning

29 August 2019

The United Nations warns that political deadlock over the Middle East peace process could lead to a sudden upsurge in violence. Plus: more signs of an economic downturn, Russia unveils a plan to shake up the global aviation…

Radio

The Briefing - Israel lashes out at the UN

25 October 2023

Israel threatens to withhold visas from UN officials over comments by secretary general António Guterres. Plus: another House speaker vote ends with inconclusive results, the Indonesian court paves the way for the presid…

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Diplomacy rules

17 June 2010

Geneva: a world-shaper, a knowledge economy, a cultural hub and a city on the rise in our Quality of Life index. But how long can it hold on to its unique role? Property is hard to find, living costs are high and there are…

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Korea diplomat

20 September 2018

Former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon talks about his life and legacy over a traditional Korean lunch.

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18. Keep the door open

21 May 2020

Roberto Azevêdo, chief of the World Trade Organization, is urging nations to reject the lure of self-sufficiency. It’s bad for everyone, he insists.

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Recognise us yet?

8 January 2010

But only a third of countries have acknowledged it and the young state has no seat at the UN and is forbidden from playing in international football matches. However, in the capital, Pristina, they have a plan.

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Diplomacy

15 March 2012

An interview with the Geneva-based, football-playing Brazilian permanent representative to the WTO.