Foreign policy
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Diplomacy
We meet Argentina's man in Paris and bring you a round-up of happenings in the world of diplomacy.
Born Again
Long aligned with the US, Colombia is now looking to its Latin neighbours. Part of a growing regional integration movement, the nation is set to take centre stage in Latin America.
Diplomacy
Germany's Federal Intelligence Service's, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), relocation to central Berlin, Iceland's debate over membership in the EU, and New Zealand's cuts to its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Outside the box
Whether it be diplomacy or education, it’s time to challenge traditional thinking and shake things up. Monocle introduces five thinkers who are questioning conventional wisdom.
Talk about Kevin
Kevin Rudd, Australia’s former prime minister and now foreign minister, talks to Monocle about engagement with Asia, defence spending and whether he wants his old job back.
Battle hardened
Norway’s foreign affairs minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, is a firm believer in dialogue. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t prepared to send in troops overseas if deemed necessary.
Clean break
A new robust approach to diplomatic relations marks a break with tradition for Canada. And many believe it has damaged the nation’s soft-power credentials.
Over the horizon
Monocle’s editors, writers and correspondents look ahead to 2012 and beyond.
Observation
The laptop ambassador may be a moneysaving concept but it will always be trumped by a diplomat with a budget and an embassy, says Tyler Brûlé.
Special envoys
As embassies struggle to retain a foothold in a diversifying (and cost-cutting) world, the role of the diplomat is changing beyond recognition. We meet the next generation.
