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Rocky road to travel
The Irish capital’s troubled times seem far away as its dining and retail prove a compelling pull.
Sea change
A tiny North Atlantic archipelago, the Faroe Islands is under the Danish crown. But economic growth and cultural confidence mean some Faroese are calling for full independence. Are they ready to go it alone?
Politics
How do you do foreign affairs when nobody recognises your country? Plus: why the US is in the year of the infallible mayor.
She who dares, wins
With digital innovation and streamlined services, Estonia is one of Europe's most welcoming nations. The president discusses the country's winning streak and its difficult neighbour.
Diplomacy
A Norwegian aid airlift, the UN’s man in South Sudan and why hurricane season has reinvigorated Puerto Rico’s statehood bid.
Line of defence
With Russia and China causing concern, the US and Iceland are strengthening their ties – and their firepower.
Defence
Colombia’s defence minister discusses post-Farc security, while we also look at Turkey’s pilot shortage, a game-changing water vessel and the Royal Canadian navy’s ship names.
Drama queen
The director-general of Denmark’s public broadcaster on making an impact at home and abroad with hard news and show-stopping drama – and how she stays grounded.
Over the rainbow
It’s been more than two decades since South Africa’s first democratic election and, while corruption allegations persist, there is some blue sky peeking through the clouds.
Up in the heavens
When the Coptic pope headed to Melbourne, it was about more than tending the flock: he had a skyscraper deal to celebrate.
