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Battle hardened
Norway’s foreign affairs minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, is a firm believer in dialogue. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t prepared to send in troops overseas if deemed necessary.
The art of diplomacy
In his three decades of foreign service, the US ambassador to the UAE has learned that art can play a powerful part in diplomacy, communicating in a way that transcends culture and language.
Asia
The view from Kabul, the Taiwanese president's modest motorcade and health insurance for Tibetan monks.
Drone zone
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are a remote-controlled method of attacking militant targets but often end up with civilian casualties. For Israel, the world leader in their development, they’re the future.
Oceania
Nauru's political woes, Sydney's housing price price slide and a Samoan film tipped for the big time.
Africa/Middle East
Style leader: Morocco's Mohammad VI, election watch in Senegal and Iraqi tourism.
Europe
The crime of stalking is elusive to define, tricky to prove, and tough to effectively punish.
Putting on the charm
Embrace the charm. It’s all around us this issue – from the compilation of a Charming Index (yes really) to features that just make us feel warm and cosy inside.
