Motiejus Vaura
Trying hard or hardly trying?
From the fate of Europe's disappearing villages to the modern dress codes of America's southern states, this issue celebrates the transformative effects of smartening up and making an extra effort.
Changing seasons
It might be the end of summer for our readers in the northern hemisphere but September is a time to get things done, make plans and celebrate the triumph of ambition over hardship.
Pursuits of happiness
Whether it’s walking, drawing or playing tennis (badly), six writers and artists share their thoughts on the things that bring them joy.
Key to the city
The world’s urban centres are flourishing once more despite pandemic-related predictions of their demise. Editor in chief Andrew Tuck celebrates our cities’ resilience, vision and innovation, as evidenced in Monocle’s Quality of Life survey.
Editor’s Letter: For the foreseeable future
Rebuilding a nation devastated by war isn't just about bricks and mortar: it must embrace more intangible concepts, such as community and identity.
Is the future of papers Wordle or world news?
Newspapers have survived – even in print. But is their future now dependent on word games and dating connections as much as delivering news? Monocle's panel debates.
Do we need royal families?
While dozens of monarchies endure globally, recent decades have seen more republics emerge than kingdoms restored. Do crowned heads provide stabilising tradition or obstruct progress?
Prepared for anything
The world has pivoted in ways that are hard to fathom and made the notion of being prepared more important than ever. How can we regroup, find new directions and remain ambitious?
Can the Republicans take the centre ground?
Who should lead the Republicans into the next presidential election? Can they try to regain their old voice of moderation? Monocle's panel debates the future of the Grand Old Party.
