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Observation
While countries focus on developing airport-cities, they should turn to train stations instead. A change in mindset could transform the way we commute and live – says Tyler Brûlé
Take the high road
Our transport survey highlights innovative developments in cars, aviation, bikes and trains. But travel is still more chore than pleasure. It’s time operators and policymakers woke up and focused on the passenger experience.
Snappy happy
The Alpa is a cult camera for professionals, thanks to its razor-sharp detail. After disappearing in the 1990s, Monocle talks to the Zürich-based couple who decided to resurrect the iconic brand.
Africa/Middle East
What Sultan Qaboos of Oman uses to get around, why the African Union is having an identity crisis and how recent unrest has affected stock exchanges
Superpower player
Brazil is known for soccer and samba, but its superpower status is moving from hypothesis to reality. We investigate whether global politics will soon be moving to a Latin rhythm.
Founding father
The Hong Kong International Art Fair is now a key date on art calendars. Founding director Magnus Renfrew on his work life, and how he created a prize show with billionaires and airplanes.
Q&A: Ray LaHood
The US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has the task of getting the nation on to high-speed rail and persuading the country's airlines to up their game. In Washington he tells our editor, Andrew Tuck,…
Aircraft Interiors Expo
Hamburg is a hub for aircraft interiors, making it a natural place to hold the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo. A marketplace for everything you could possibly put in an aircraft, this is where the…
New York Auto Show
The New York Auto Show doesn’t quite attract the media attention of the season-opener in Detroit, but for consumers it’s by far the bigger event. Monocle looks at the role of the regional auto…
Back to business
After Japan's devastating 2011 earthquake, the rebuilding process begins. With energy in short supply and the economy hit hard, Monocle looks at 10 of the most affected sectors.
