Artist Pierre-Yves Berhin (nom de plume ‘Hamo’) draws us in to the witty animated tale of how ‘bande dessinées’ became a bastion of soft power for Francophone storytellers and beloved by readers of all ages. Only in Monocle…
Now more than ever, it’s important for journalists to sniff out stories in person. Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, celebrates some of the journeys that our team have taken to fill the pages of this issue: from Genoa…
Leaving your homeland behind to set up a new life in Africa takes fiery determination and nerves of steel. But moving in numbers can offer a host of benefits, as Iranian, Moroccan and French émigrés have discovered. We…
Learning a language opens up the world but studying in a classroom can feel dull. Why not throw aperitivos and K-pop ballads into the mix? We immerse ourselves in schools with a novel approach to the business of teaching…
As the world starts to find its rhythm once again, we asked five writers to take the pulse of their fields of expertise. Here are their musings on how the Taiwanese take it all in their stride, why fashion nostalgia’s not…
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? We asked seven
of its best about what the future holds.
As foreign goverments and corporations circle Senegal’s newfound energy resources, its stable and progressive capital, Dakar, is learning how to best channel its influence and growth.
French influence spans the globe, be it the wine you drink, the car you drive or the clothes you wear. It’s soft power with a swagger and Breton stripe too.
We are living through a new golden age of debate and salons. Talks and conversations are the new religion. We asked our senior correspondent to spend one week at the heart of her city’s debates.