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The soft parade
Which nations are the world's new superpowers of subtle influence? Monocle's fourth annual soft power survey takes the pulse of countries that look beyond military might to exert a more nuanced global authority.
Trouble in paradise
After a difficult post-colonial history, Vanuatu has relied on donor aid while watching neighbours boom. Now, a new Green prime minister is determined to ring the changes and attract new investment.
Diplomacy
We meet Indonesia's ambassador to Japan, report on Israel's new "digital embassy" and Seoul embarks on a soft-power offensive.
Americas
Improvements in Providence, pedalling in Portland and exporting education from Brazil.
Clearing the air
Deutsche Welle broadcasts TV and radio and in 30 languages worldwide. Established in 1953, today the public broadcaster is more important than ever – as a tool for public diplomacy.
Boring is banished
The sterotypes no longer apply to Germany: both culturally and economically the country is home to fresh ideas and exciting developments. It’s time for the world, and Germans, to embrace a new future.
Oceania
Canberra celebrates its centenary, New Zealand gets building and Tonga gets broadcasting (in Chinese).
Time to open wide
The Olympics were a soft-power triumph for the UK but what comes next? We explore how Britain can harness that post-games optimism and meet the people who can help the country do just that.
Diplomacy
We meet the Finnish ambassador to Italy and find out why Peru is setting up shop in the Middle East.
Future imperfect
Sichuan was one of China’s poorest provinces until investment from Beijing and abroad brought boom times to its capital. Chengdu and its ‘pambassadors’ went on a global sales offensive.
