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Thought leaders
We explore the 2020 agenda for three globally focused think-tanks: from tackling alternative facts in the US to pushing the bigger picture in India – plus the future of Europe.
Don’t judge
Having issued an arrest warrant for Colonel Gaddafi, will the International Criminal Court ever bring the Libyan leader to justice? Here, prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo responds to critics who say the ICC is ineffectual.
Hunting Ratko
Ratko Mladic is one of the world’s most wanted men, charged with war crimes and genocide. Monocle meets those trying to arrest him and looks at the damage his fugitive status does to Serbia.
Dutch of class
Eccentric Michelin-starred chef Pierre Wind takes Monocle on a gastro-tour of Scheveningen, The Hague’s seaside neighbourhood, showing us where he buys the best oysters and juicy ham for his dog.
Peace station
The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration, housed in the Peace Palace, resolves international disputes and brings about world peace. It may sound idealistic, but its services are increasingly in demand.
A song for supper
A shy teenager from an island off Rotterdam, Anton Corbijn only felt confident behind a camera. He has since befriended many subjects, including U2, and invited us for lunch in The Hague.
