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Recent strikes on Saudi airports show that the kingdom still has a way to go when it comes to security
Saudi Arabia’s airports are under renewed Houthi bombardment, forcing the kingdom to test its global alliances and re-evaluate whether its lavish Vision 2030 megaprojects have come at the expense of national security.
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Spain’s summer of protest is the political lifeline that could save Pedro Sánchez
After months of anger over immigration, housing and tourism, Spaniards are pushing these issues up the political agenda. Now, with a snap election looming, their concerns have become impossible to ignore.
Against the odds, Flávio Bolsonaro looks set to steer Brazil back to the right
The Brazilian left needs a rebrand that speaks to a new generation. But what else do Sunday’s election results tell us?
Democratic socialists are on a winning streak – and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could lead them
There has never been a more golden opportunity for the US politician to campaign for senator – or president.
After decades of failure, are North America’s pedestrian malls on the road to success?
In the late 20th century, pedestrianisation was seen as a desperate attempt to save shopping. Fifty years later, it’s becoming a smart way to bring back urban community spirit.
‘Abu Dhabi will always surprise you.’ Mohammed Ali al Shorafa, Department of Municipalities and Transport chairman, sets out the city’s ambition
At the UAE’s inaugural Livex, Al Shorafa explains how he wants the emirate to become the world’s most liveable destination.
‘The greatest adventure of US foreign policy in a generation’: The Americans have left Iraq. What comes next?
As the US military leaves Iraq after 20 years, Renad Mansour of Chatham House sheds light on the continued turmoil in the region and what happens in the US’s wake.
Western Europe has more scope for soft power – in the form of plush mascots
Japan has understood the power of a good mascot. An unlikely gathering in Frankfurt shows why Western cities might want to embrace their softer side, too.
Reversing the brain drain: How Poland succeeded in luring young talent back home
Ambitious Poles are increasingly banking on staying local, as their nation continues to thrive culturally and economically.
From no-man’s land to vibrant neighbourhood, Canada’s Chilliwack has a new lease on new life
The siblings behind real estate and construction company Algra Bros Developments Ltd are betting on walkable streets, independent businesses and good design to revive a struggling downtown.
The next UN secretary-general will face a daunting task: to restore trust in the faltering institution
The UN is in urgent need of reform but will the opaque selection process to appoint its new secretary-general allow a truly transformative leader to emerge?
