http://www.monocle.com/Primary-Keywords/Nation-Building/Nation Building - PrimaryKeywordsenFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:33 GMTMonocle 200960EPiServer 4.61info@monocle.cominfo@monocle.comhttp://www.monocle.com/sections/business/Magazine-Articles/Changing-its-spots---Mexico/A commonly held view in Mexico City is that using a street postbox is about as effective as throwing your letter in a bin. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2952http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Building-divisions---Istanbul/It's 70 years since the death of Atatuerk, founder of the Turkish Republic. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2830http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Brand-new-nation---The-Olympics-and-Chinas-image/The Games may have gone off without a hitch, but it will take a lot more to turn around China's less than shiny image. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2693http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Failing-state-03---Belgium/In one municipality there's a hotline to call if you spot a café with French rather than Dutch menus.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2633http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Failing-state-02---Italy/It has the most UNESCO-protected sites in the world and it's home to the finest textile, footwear and furniture makers, but Italy is still in the dark ages where business is concerned, says a leading writer on the Italian state.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2632http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Failing-state-01---United-Kingdom/Britain scores high in the life expectancy, education and GDP stakes but it's also a country beset by failing schools, Europe's highest rates of teenage pregnancy and festering community relations.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2631http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Cyprus-heal---Nicosia/After decades of Greek-Turkish conflict and division, could the island of Cyprus be nearing a reunification settlement?Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2258http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Uphill-struggle---Sochi/Sochi, a Black Sea beach resort popular with Putin and Siberian retirees, was the surprise choice to host the 2014 Winter Olympics - it lacks proper sewers for a start.Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2250http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Cape-crusader---Praia/Nato, the EU, the Chinese, the US, property developers and private jet owners looking to refuel: it seems suddenly everyone wants to be Cape Verde's friend.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:25:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2153http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/So-long-Serbia---Pristina/On 17 February the Assembly of Kosovo declared independence and the war-torn state became free from Serbian rule.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:04:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2129http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Canal-plus---Panama/Attracting everyone from US retirees to multinationals, Panama is emerging as Latin America's most vibrant and strategic centre.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:01:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2126http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/National-expression---The-world/There are many ways for a nation to make a name for itself and build international brand equity, but the results are not always guaranteed.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2122http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Gulf-champions---Doha/Qatar may be small, but with a GDP of €46bn it has the money to pull off minor miracles. Its latest plan is to become one of the world's leading sports nations and to host the 2016 Olympic Games.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2137http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Shiny-new-Penny---Australia/When Labor swept Australia's conservative Liberal Party from power last November, they did it on a promise of "new leadership" and generational change for the country.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=2142http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Uniform-approach---The-world/There's a growing move for nations to outsource everything from their military to postal services that, properly harnessed, could raise standards and redefine what makes a country. This is who we would employ.Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:15:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1696http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/A-very-civil-service---Nation-states/What would a modern state look like if it put all of its ministries out to tender, employing the best foreign governments and private companies to run them? This is Monocle's cabinet reshuffle.Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1754http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Web-Articles/Abkhazia-Breakaway-state/Monocle reports from Abkhazia, a former tourist paradise still marked by the scars of war.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleVideo.aspx?id=1380http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Web-Articles/Brand-Issues---Paula-Scher-on-Brand-America/Pentagram's Paula Scher on overhauling America's brand promise.Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:59:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleVideo.aspx?id=1342http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Finn-blue-line---Aland/Åland, an archipelago in Scandinavia, is hailed as a model for how to create a harmonious "nation", without giving it full independence.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1294http://www.monocle.com/sections/business/Magazine-Articles/Life-lines---Africa/Sudanese-born Mo Ibrahim sold the telecoms company he founded in 2005. He is now facing a bigger challenge: promoting good governance in Africa.Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:25:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1286http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/QA-John-Wardle---Founder-of-John-Wardle-Architects---Melbourne-Australia/John Wardle, founder of John Wardle Architects in Melbourne, answers our nation building questions.Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:06:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1258http://www.monocle.com/sections/design/Magazine-Articles/QA---Reinier-de-Graaf-the-Netherlands/Reinier de Graaf, partner at OMA, Rotterdam, answers our nation-branding questions.Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:03:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1212http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/QA-Jeremy-Sampson---Chief-executive-of-Interbrand-Sampson---Johannesburg/Jeremy Sampson, Chief executive of Interbrand Sampson in Johannesburg, answers our nation-building questions.Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:02:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1257http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/QA-Yuichi-Miyashi---Art-director-of-Tycoon-Graphics---Tokyo-Japan/Yuichi Miyashi, art director of Tycoon Graphics in Tokyo, answers our nation-building questions.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:12:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1253http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/QA-Rick-Jacobs---Monigle-Associates---Colorado/Rick Jacobs, Principal at brand builders Monigle Associates, answers our nation-building questions.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:09:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1249http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/QA-Valon-A-Syla---Deputy-editor-in-chief-on-the-Gazeta-Express/The Deputy editor-in-chief on the "Gazeta Express" answers our nation branding questions.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:06:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1201http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/QA-Michael-Johnson/The Creative Director of Johnson Banks answers our nation building questions.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:03:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1199http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Country-codes---London/Brand pioneer Wally Olins gives an insight into how nation branding works and why every country should have a creative director.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1196http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Future-states---Mabel-van-Oranje--Mark-Leonard---Small-countries-big-stick/Mabel van Oranje of the Open Society Institute and Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations, argue that, united, Europe's smallest countries can challenge the world order.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1195http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Future-states---Simon-Anholt---Africa-needs-brand-aid---Africa/Simon Anholt, a pioneer of nation branding, reveals why brand Africa is a disaster.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:08:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1194http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Future-States---Paula-Scher---USA/Paula Scher looks at how to rebrand the US.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1193http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Bank-of-the-Nile---Khartoum/With the help of Arab cash and expertise, Khartoum plans to become the Dubai of Africa. This is how you build a nation without friends in the West.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1188http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Model-Nation---Costazzurra/Monocle does a bit of nation branding. Welcome to Costazzurra - the hub of the Mediterranean.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:03:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1185http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Bids-for-freedom---The-world/This is the current crop of nations in waiting, states eager for independence - coming soon to a checkpoint near you.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:02:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1183http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/Young-rebels---Abkhazia/13 years after declaring independence from former Soviet Georgia, Abkhazia's de facto government is determined to put it on the map.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1179http://www.monocle.com/sections/business/Magazine-Articles/QA---Carlo-Molteni-Milan/Carlo Molteni, President of Molteni & C, answers our questions about nation branding.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:10:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1278http://www.monocle.com/sections/affairs/Magazine-Articles/But-who-are-you---The-World/With corporate brands more powerful than country brands, there's a lot of work out there for agencies keen to rethink a nation's identity. Monocle looks at the construction of countries.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/MagArticle.aspx?id=1178Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:43:22 GMT