Iran
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Hanging by a thread
Iranian carpets are works of great craftsmanship. But with souring US relations and fewer Iranians prepared for the hard toil and low pay, the historic industry is in danger of decline.
Jahangir Razmi
Pulitzer-winning photographer Jahangir Razmi wants his Last Meal surrounded by friends and family, tucking into a delicately prepared Shandiz kebab. Good things come to those who wait.
Expo 40: Iran comes out to play
The former shah’s haven of hedonism, the island of Kish is being rediscovered as a place where the Islamic Republic can let its hair down (well, almost) and attract tourists.
Danger zones
As 2011 approaches, storm clouds are gathering across international conflict zones. Monocle identifies the locations where things could kick off.
Air Rescue
Twenty years ago, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was a busy place as the Iron Curtain was pulled back. Today, its signals are still focused on Russia as well as Iran and Afghanistan.
Defence
The French hoist the flag over the new military base in Abu Dhabi, fence yourself in army style and how to stope Iran getting a nuclear bomb (it wont be easy).
Africa/Middle East
An interview with South African political cartoonist Zapiro, Guinea's corrupt politicians get their come-uppance, and pilgrims go high-speed.
So farsi, so good
The BBC World Service's Persian TV launches as the first dedicated, unbiased Farsi-speaking station for Iran, aiming to put a new spin on the country and break down cultural barriers.
Defence
Defence special: tension hotspots; Russian submariners get rescue lessons with the Norwegians.
The way ahead
Global forecasting requires an expert view. We called on four leading thinkers for a considered analysis of the future of Iran, Latin America, China and US foreign policy.
