Affairs
Romania’s aviation gamble could reshape the nation’s global standing
When Romania’s Dan Air announced the launch of flights from the EU to Syria last week, it raised more than a few eyebrows in aviation circles. While technically open, Syrian airspace remains off limits…
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Context matters. How has journalism helped us to understand South Korea’s martial law?
Lee Joo-Hee, managing director of ‘The Korea Herald’, on the importance of journalism in understanding the aftermath of the country’s army rule.
Outside perspective: What do windows say about our cities?
Author and academic Peter Davidson on how the glow of windows at dusk can reflect a place’s psyche and tell stories about the people within.
What can the Munich Security Conference tell us about the new world order?
After the US vice-president JD Vance’s assault on European values at MSC, politicians and business folk are scrambling to reimagine Western co-operation.
Five key takeaways from the World Governments Summit
Dubai’s World Governments Summit brings together policymakers and experts to discuss issues from technology to economics. Here are some of the leaders setting this year’s agenda.
Hot property: 10 new buildings shaping their neighbourhoods
These groundbreaking structures are redefining urban spaces from Australia to the Netherlands by harmonising with their environments and energising local communities.
Cable network: Taking a ride on San Francisco’s moving landmarks
In a city fuelled by technology, San Francisco’s cable cars are helping to keep history alive. We go along for a ride.
Iter, the nuclear-fusion project proving that multilateral collaboration still works
Jointly conceived by rival powers in the Cold War’s final years, Iter is an ambitious feat of science and engineering. But as fragile alliances fracture once more, will geopolitics block a path to progress?
How banning vehicles is transforming Tempe into the US’s most walkable city
Arizona’s Culdesac residential development is driving progress for pedestrians in a country where the car remains king.
Solid foundations: Three firms redefining the future of development
Boom towns and bright spots across the world are bucking the trends that others are seeing in the global economy. We speak to some key industry players whose firms are reshaping the future.
Ricaurte Vásquez on how he is safeguarding the neutrality and future of the Panama Canal
As larger powers vie for influence over one of the world’s most critical trade routes, Ricaurte Vásquez reveals how he is ensuring its neutrality, prosperity, and adaptability in the face of climate change.
