From Kabul, Daniella Peled reports on the role social media plays for coalition forces and Afghans alike, and from Japan Fiona Wilson on the skills required to craft a new design business.
Hosted by Tyler Brûlé and featuring editor, Andrew Tuck - Monocle crosses the globe for the latest in business, culture, urbanism and design.
Click play to watch part one of the episode, then find parts two and three below.