Politics
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High summit
The Arctic Council's informal approach to politics belies the real challenges it faces. Monocle joins a meeting to ask how ministers balance economic and environmental interests in the rapidly changing High North.
Shock and ore
What lies beneath the surface of Greenland could bring enormous wealth to the island. But it threatens both the traditional way of life and the centuries-old link to Denmark.
Defence
As the Arctic becomes ice-free, its value is realised and questions of ownership spur a bigger military presence. But the ‘Arctic Five’ insist any competition will be amicable in this new geopolitical theatre.
Europe
What the president of the Sami parliament wears, what Iceland's foreign minister thinks and why Italian senators are doing as the Romans did.
Africa/Middle East
The flight path from Nairobi to Guangzhou and Lebanon's tourism troubles.
Oceania
Renewing urban Australia, choosing a new Aussie Governor-general and saving Tonga's tourism.
The eagle rebranded
Albania’s new prime minister has a daunting job. With high unemployment and endemic corruption, the nation is ready for change – and the somewhat eccentric Edi Rama is ready to step up.
Americas
Swapping rum for wine in the Dominican Republic, bidding for the Olympics in Anchorage and going long-haul with Alaska'a senator.
