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The second coming

18 October 2018

Mahathir Mohamad shocked the world when he was re-elected Malaysia’s prime minister earlier this year. With his first stint in charge not without its controversial moments, does the political veteran have a clear vision to…

L 2018

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Food for thought

10 May 2018

Culinary connoisseurs on the propaganda of provenance, the cookbook’s longevity, how to spot a good restaurant, drunken conventions, eating vicariously and divine produce.

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Spreading the word

22 March 2018

Maori Television is breathing life into a threatened language through its indigenous broadcasts. But will naysayers and a tight budget halt the network’s progress?

Radio

The Urbanist - Tall Stories 97: Newport’s Transporter Bridge

12 March 2018

From film appearances to miner takeovers, Newport’s Transporter Bridge has had a turbulent century at the heart of South Wales. Monocle’s George McDonagh, a native of the area, profiles of the iconic structure.

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Defence briefing

22 February 2018

Why conflict is good for business in Ukraine, China looks back and we meet the UK’s defence attaché to Lithuania.

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Ralph Steadman

18 January 2018

As the ink-spattered architect of Gonzo journalism and Hunter S Thompson’s co-conspirator, Steadman’s inimitable illustration style is known the world over. Here he talks bomb-shelter dining, Donald Trump and the unceasing…

Radio

The Monocle Culture Show - Green Man turns 15

21 August 2017

We make our annual pilgrimage to the Green Man Festival in south Wales to meet some of the musicians who have been integral to its success and to relive some memories from the field with the festival’s return customers.

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Step into my office

17 August 2017

As hotdesking becomes the norm for companies around the world, we’ve been granted a privileged peek at the far more permanent desks and office spaces of some select CEOs and founders around the world. Constancy, it seems…

A 2017

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Everything under the sun

27 July 2017

Whether it’s taking the night train, collecting fridge magnets or the surprising etiquette at French outdoor swimming pools, we’ve curated an overview of what’s happening around the world right now – from the whacky to the…

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Expo: we've got the scoop

22 June 2017

Nothing says summer like a hedonistic dollop of ice cream or gelid gelato. Whether it’s an ice lolly dripping down your chin in Sydney or a dizzying line-up of flavours at a Neapolitan gelateria, it’s a temptation to be…

Radio

Meet the Writers - Julian Glover

17 June 2017

Julian Glover, former government special advisor on transport and speechwriter for David Cameron, speaks about his recently released bestselling biography of Thomas Telford. Little known to most, Telford created the back…

Radio

Meet the Writers - The Legend of Hay

6 May 2017

One of the most important literary events on the planet celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Taking place in a tiny town in Wales, Hay Festival is a party of ideas and stories spread over 800 events in 10 days. We…

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America’s alt-capital

20 April 2017

Despite being blindsided by Donald Trump’s presidency, Democratic California has rallied in defiance. Its next challenge? The business of governing.

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Defence briefing

20 April 2017

Who the Thais are buying from and what that says about the region, a game changer in the helicopter industry and is it time for an EU army?

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While the sun shines

20 April 2017

Flourishing literary festival Hay has grown from a small-town get-together to a global brand and shows no signs of stopping – even as it reaches its 30th anniversary. We toast the occasion with founder Peter Florence as he…

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Essays

20 April 2017

Is H&M’s new flagship the future of fast retail? Plus: have suits become a thing of the past?

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