As Monocle’s annual quality-of-life special hits newsstands across the globe, our foreign editor, Alexis Self, explains the thinking behind this year’s rankings. Plus: a closer look at the US presidential debate.  

As Monocle’s annual quality-of-life special hits newsstands across the globe, our foreign editor, Alexis Self, explains the thinking behind this year’s rankings. Plus: a closer look at the US presidential debate.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey

The latest from the Gulf with our correspondent, Inzamam Rashid. Then: Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self, looks at Greenland and Denmark’s plans for defence. Then: we meet Ian Mulcahey of Gensler at Mipim.

The latest from the Gulf with our correspondent, Inzamam Rashid. Then: Monocle&rsquo;s foreign editor, Alexis Self, looks at Greenland and Denmark&rsquo;s plans for defence. Then: we meet Ian Mulcahey of Gensler at Mipim.

What would Denmark do if the US invaded Greenland? Plus: the latest from the Gulf

EU leaders meet in Brussels as the war in the Middle East overshadows proceedings. Plus: Japan’s prime minister in the White House; France’s new aircraft carrier; and a ‘Letter From’ Goldburn.

EU leaders meet in Brussels as the war in the Middle East overshadows proceedings. Plus: Japan&rsquo;s prime minister in the White House; France&rsquo;s new aircraft carrier; and a &lsquo;Letter From&rsquo; Goldburn.

EU leaders meet in Brussels and Japan’s prime minister lands in Washington

The latest on the war in Iran, including how it has started to affect US allies and Ukraine. Plus: the Vatican preaches on the moral obligation of universal healthcare. And: phone bans for Polish classrooms and a report from Mipim.

The latest on the war in Iran, including how it has started to affect US allies and Ukraine. Plus: the Vatican preaches on the moral obligation of universal healthcare. And: phone bans for Polish classrooms and a report from Mipim.

Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey

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