In an age of ideological division and looming environmental catastrophe, a nation’s ability to ensure its citizens’ safety is more important than ever. Here, we meet some of the people around the world who are working to…
As the trial of those accused of involvement in the 2015 Paris attacks progresses, France is transfixed by its accounts of grief, trauma and terror. But while populists are weaponising the unfolding drama to garner support…
From silent movies to streaming, the history of Studio Babelsberg is the history of film itself. Its art department’s scenery, sets and replica models have appeared on screens for more than a century. As directors worldwide…
Tactical task forces, state surveillance, shapely security measures hidden in plain sight: we find out how officials in Mexico, Israel and the UK are working to make their cities safer, from the heavy-handed to the out-of…
Volunteers can have an incredibly positive impact on their communities, as well as helping to keep their fellow citizens out of harm’s way. We meet the firefighters in Tokyo, coastguards in Stockholm and medical emergency…
Like many sovereign states, the Holy See pursues an active foreign policy, wielding enormous influence on international decision-making. We visit the Vatican’s foreign ministry, where world peace is always on the agenda.
Tristan McConnell reporting from Djibouti: Perched on the southern gates of the Red Sea and the route north to the Suez Canal, this tiny nation of about 900,000 has little to trade other than its strategic position. But…
Running a successful hotel is a challenge at the best of times, let alone when set in the midst of a warzone. Monocle travels to Kabul, Tripoli and Mogadishu to visit three hotels that have strived to put hospitality first…
From hi-tech US military labs to the traditional textile mills of northern Italy, wool pioneers are forging new fabrics that could change the procurement practices of the world’s frontline forces. We investigate how a…
South Korea's first female president and her motorcade, why pakistan and Turkey are getting together, and who's the favourite in the Philippines polls.
The sheer breadth of countries covered by the defence-themed analyses in this issue illustrates the dizzying scale of modern-day conflicts. Some are in full flow, others are receding and many are threatened; all require our…
Fans of army surplus store and collectors of military kit listen up. This month’s inventory is the ultimate guide to the best in desert boots, camouflage jackets and handcuffs.