David Plaisant
Diplomacy
The world goes cyber-war, Brazil prepares a new range of submarines and we met Washington's man in Yangon.
Culture
Books, films and music to make a date for, plus our culture editor's monthly musings.
Media
The Tasmanian selling rare books in Hong Kong, and the innovative publisher re-issuing art and fashion books in Brazil.
Defence & diplomacy
The importance of pipelines, crunch time for the US in Afghanistan, and an interview with Pakistan's representative to the UN.
Design & architecture
The latest buildings, most innovative products and most promising talent.
Diplomacy
Germany's man in Belgrade, the new Greek embassy, and Japanese PM's diplomatic style.
Inventory No. 46
The Monocle shopping list this month contains the perfect birdhouse, a creamy artisan-crafted beer and earphones that stay where they’re supposed to.
Media
A gallery in Milan, a magazine you can wrap presents with and a digital delight from Leica.
Inventory No. 52
This month’s selection of desirable things include cashmere bowties, bicycle bags, some velvety wine, handmade soaps and smart kitchenware.
In a small country
The tiny prinicipality of Liechtenstein had big ideas for the design of its parliament building. The result is a perfect blend of stateliness and charm.
