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The Agenda
The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.
What’s in a name
Is “Turkey” an albatross around the country’s neck? And will “Türkiye” take flight?
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
Pride of place
At a time of year when the emphasis is on giving, some nations can look back on 2021 with more satisfaction than others. We've taken note for Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey.
Building bridges
In a rapidly changing world, a small school in Vienna is teaching the next generation of diplomats the subtle art of diplomacy.
The news breakers
Old-school news agencies have found a new purpose and power in a world of misinformation and reporting cutbacks. This is how ‘wires’ have stayed on top.
Attaché cases
Whether tasked with Brand Ethiopia awareness in Brazil or South Korean commerce in the UK, there are unsung drivers of diplomacy. We meet them.
Neutral beauty
Many countries aim to be like Switzerland, with its stability, affluence and exceptional services. But what does that really mean? For starters, it’s far more than ‘chocolate diplomacy’.
Under the influence
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?
Swiss flair
When it comes to money and diplomacy, Switzerland is an influential global player. But do other aspects of the national brand suit a broader international role?
