The mission at Monocle is to "keep an eye on the world" and it never disappoints. Monocle consistently provides a distinctive and unique mix of smart journalism, international awareness and modern design. Talented reporters and photographers are assigned to every continent to deliver stories on forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, fresh forces in popular culture and inspiring design solutions. Monocle's annual Quality of Life issue, which ranks the top 25 most livable cities in the world, has become a trigger for global debate on improving our cities.