Government
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Politics
The Oregon governor who's the antithesis of Donald Trump, a ne'er-do-well election line-up in Liberia and overdue renovations at Vienna's Hofburg Palace.
Steppe change
With China and Russia as neighbours, Mongolia’s future rests on pragmatism and smart planning. We look at the forces driving the growth of central Asia’s oasis of democracy.
Open plan
As the rest of the world closes its doors, Argentina is opening up. Treasury minister Nicolás Dujovne tells us about leaving his country’s protectionist past behind and stepping into a free future.
Killer in Manila
Under President Duterte, thousands of drug users and dealers have been gunned down. The response from the people of the Philippines? Carry on, please.
The shape of things to come
Despite economic problems and rocky politics, former Eastern bloc nations are poised to set the European agenda. The Visegrad Group is shaping up to shake up the year ahead, from defence to finance.
Europe
The new UK prime minister’s walk on the wild side, plus election time – again – in Austria.
Grand plans
Running a city is a daunting task, whether hosting the Olympics or overhauling transport. So who would take it on? We meet seven mayors bearing the weight of a city on their shoulders.
State of the nation: Germany
Merkel may be in murky waters at home and in Europe but her country is on the up.
