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Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the number one songs from the countries that topped our Soft-Power Survey this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco honours the enduring appeal of France, which has topped the Soft Power Survey in the latest issue of Monocle, with a celebration of the country's music charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Cop 28 begins in Dubai, Politico's Suzanne Lynch discusses the controversy over the UAE's motives for hosting the summit and what is expected to come out of it. Plus: William Yang on Taiwan's economic ties with India, a Saudi Arabian investment fund's purchase of a stake in Heathrow, Interpol's centenary and why France tops our Soft Power Survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey hits the newsstands, we consider the established and bizarre ways that countries project themselves abroad, from panda diplomacy and royalty to the craft of culinary persuasion. Andrew Mueller speaks to Paul Jepson, Lauren Bernstein, Nic Robertson and Paul Brannagan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's December/January issue is packed full of insights and inspiration to see you through to the new year, from our annual Soft Power Survey to a look into Detroit's thriving art scene. [Grab the issue now at The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2066456/issue-149/)
Monocle's December/January issue is packed full of insights and inspiration to see you through to the new year, from our annual Soft Power Survey to a look into Detroit's thriving art scene. [Grab the issue now at The Monocle Shop.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2066456/issue-149/)
With reports that a post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and UK is getting closer, we assess the sticking points between both sides. Plus: our Soft Power Survey highlights a good year for Taiwan and the business news.
With 31 days to go until Brexit, there’s no assurance that UK-EU trade deal will be done on time. What will the transatlantic relationship look like under Joe Biden? Plus: Monocle’s Soft Power Survey.
As the latest issue of Monocle hits newsstands, we take a close look at the magazine’s annual Soft Power Survey, which considers how well countries project themselves abroad. Andrew Mueller is joined by Megan Gibson, Chiara Rimella and Fernando Augusto Pacheco. Plus: a conversation with Enna Park, South Korea’s ambassador to the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our annual Soft Power Survey reveals the countries whose cultural ambassadors, diplomatic missions, skilled messaging and tasty food have seen them make the grade in 2020. The December/January double issue also looks ahead to a new era of US foreign policy, goes on a culinary tour of Switzerland and wraps up in the season’s coolest coats. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1849758/issue-139/)
Our annual Soft Power Survey reveals the countries whose cultural ambassadors, diplomatic missions, skilled messaging and tasty food have seen them make the grade in 2020. The December/January double issue also looks ahead to a new era of US foreign policy, goes on a culinary tour of Switzerland and wraps up in the season’s coolest coats. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1849758/issue-139/)
We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.
We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.
As the festivities ramp up, find a perch by the fireplace to enjoy the December/January issue of Monocle. We've got Christmas shopping guides for cities from Tokyo to Vancouver and gift ideas aplenty; you can also toast 2019 with our Soft Power Survey, which is full of the nations to watch. Cheers! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1406059/issue-119/).
As the festivities ramp up, find a perch by the fireplace to enjoy the December/January issue of Monocle. We've got Christmas shopping guides for cities from Tokyo to Vancouver and gift ideas aplenty; you can also toast 2019 with our Soft Power Survey, which is full of the nations to watch. Cheers! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1406059/issue-119/).
Who's in and who's out in 2017? We survey the top 25 nations who got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.
Who's in and who's out in 2017? We survey the top 25 nations who got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.
Like a bulging stocking on Christmas morning, the December/January issue is packed with treats aplenty. There's the Monocle gift guide and a few recommended cities for a spot of Christmas shopping, as well as our Travel Top 50 and Soft Power Survey. Make merry! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-109/)
Like a bulging stocking on Christmas morning, the December/January issue is packed with treats aplenty. There's the Monocle gift guide and a few recommended cities for a spot of Christmas shopping, as well as our Travel Top 50 and Soft Power Survey. Make merry! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-109/)
Our December/January double issue sees us go for growth as we explore smart ideas and profile blossoming business to prepare you for the holiday season – and a very fruitful New Year. All that plus our Travel Top 50 and Soft Power Survey. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-99/).
Our December/January double issue sees us go for growth as we explore smart ideas and profile blossoming business to prepare you for the holiday season – and a very fruitful New Year. All that plus our Travel Top 50 and Soft Power Survey. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-99/).
In this year's Soft Power Survey we look at the hard truths of politics and how a tumultuous year has affected the softer sides of nations. Find out who’s in and who’s out as we count down to the winner.
In this year's Soft Power Survey we look at the hard truths of politics and how a tumultuous year has affected the softer sides of nations. Find out who’s in and who’s out as we count down to the winner.
While flexing military and economic muscle can yield the most dramatic changes, a nation’s soft power can achieve more worthwhile outcomes. Our sixth annual survey puts the spotlight on the nations that use their gentler sides to gain influence.
There's a distinctly festive feel to our double issue: in amongst our annual Soft Power Survey and pull-out Vienna guide there's Christmas shopping in Bassano del Grappa and a special mini version of our newspaper Alpino. 'Tis the season, after all... Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-89/).
Our December/January double issue is where you’ll discover the new – and controversial – winner of our annual Soft Power Survey (as well as which countries have dropped out, of course). You can also enjoy our Portugal Travel Guide, Travel Top 50 round-up and a host of suitably festive features.
Military action tends to have a more visceral impact when it comes to forcing through change but it is the subtle influence of soft power that drives the most meaningful resolutions. In our fifth annual survey we gauge the soft-power strengths of our top-ranking nations.
The results are in for Monocle's annual Soft Power Survey. We have once again collaborated with the Institute for Government to come up with 30 countries who best attract favour from other nations through culture, sport, cuisine, design, diplomacy and beyond. Here are the top 10 for 2013.