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Observation
The new year unfolds but the same problems exist for those wanting to start afresh: obstacles to immigration and barriers to business development, writes Tyler Brûlé.
Time to open wide
The Olympics were a soft-power triumph for the UK but what comes next? We explore how Britain can harness that post-games optimism and meet the people who can help the country do just that.
Europe
We get to grips with the Belgian PM's colourful sense of style. Plus a Q&A with European Commissioner Karel de Gucht and news from Lisbon and Liechtenstein.
Africa/Middle East
The lavish motorcade of Kenya's president, the new jet-set of Nigeria, and an old banknote for West Africa returns.
Pole position
Radek Sikorski, Poland's outspoken foreign minister, on why Britain would be foolish to quit the EU, and why Warsaw has no intention of following suit.
Diplomacy
We meet the Finnish ambassador to Italy and find out why Peru is setting up shop in the Middle East.
Defence
Algeria's plans to fence off the Sahara, Poland's new arms contract and other military news.
Observation
Countries use cuisine and culture for soft power but often forget their most important asset. Tyler Brûlé asks why nations aren’t building their brands around the simple concept of excellent service.
Expo 26: In for the high jump
Inspired by the Commonwealth Games, Portugal created the Jogos da Lusofonia. In a world of soft power, athletes are the new ambassadors for nations of the former Portuguese empire.
Malasaña (north)
With Madrid promoting financial and social change, the relaxed Bourbon style of the Malasaña neighbourhood is the ideal place to start your ‘Madriz’ property portfolio.
