MONOCLE March 2018, Issue 111
South Korea special. Exclusive: President Moon on Donald, Kim Jong-un and watching TV with his cat.
Renewed commitment
In partnership with Audi. What does sustainability mean? Reducing local emissions is just the first step: our energy must come from renewable sources to guarantee climate-friendly mobility. Sustainable energy isn’t just for…
Editor’s letter
He’s never been accused of being the retiring type but here our editor in chief discusses his options when the golden years eventually arrive – and how such thoughts have informed his mansion mission in Thailand.
The opener
We enjoy a firm handshake with the Estonian prime minister, do our best to stay upright in Oslo and bear witness to an adorable Asian trend. But before sinking your teeth into all that, you should probably brush them.
Stand proud
Paris’s traditional kiosks are under threat. Like the printed word they so elegantly promote, they should be protected.
Skate expectations
They may be Lebanon’s national ice-hockey team but they are coached by a bus driver in Montrйal, who is encouraging them to take a slapshot at international sports stardom.
Keeping things light
A penchant for spray paint and people-watching inform graphic designer Mirko Borsche’s work, which has one goal above all else: to entertain.
Give peace a chance
Donald Trump’s views on Jerusalem have left many feeling all hope of peace between Israelis and Palestinians is lost. But even now powerful campaigners are breaking the divide with a different message.
War and peace
Despite its soft-power credentials, there are many factors that are hindering Russia’s progress – not least its relations with the West. But is maintaining the status quo at home appealing to ordinary citizens who remember…
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