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Politics

Affairs

The world’s highest railway bridge, an Indonesian presidential hopeful and assessing Asia’s strategies for combatting a declining population.

  • Issue #163
  • 7 min read
People queuing at passport control booths in an airport terminal
Politics

Wiser council

Mary Fitzgerald on why African representation at the UN is becoming a battleground for the West and its rivals.

  • Issue #163
  • 4 min read
Illustrated UN Security Council meeting with representatives from Russia, Africa, United States and France at desk
Politics

April

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

  • Issue #162
  • 4 min read
Politician in blue suit speaking at podium with microphones while diverse group of people stand behind him
Politics

Affairs

A diplomatic spat in the Gulf and why tinned meat has boosted the reputation of the US.

  • Issue #161
  • 5 min read
Two officials at podiums with Iraqi and Iranian flags during diplomatic meeting
Politics

Outside, looking in

After 15 years in exile, the award-winning actress and film-maker speaks out about Iran’s ‘corrupt’ government.

  • Issue #161
  • 4 min read
Zar Amir Ebrahimi touching a mirror with her palm in an elegant strapless dress
Architecture

Human values

The Annex isn’t just a calm, warm environment where politicians work – it’s also Finnish to the core.

  • Issue #160
  • 2 min read
Circular meeting room with wood ceiling and walls, officials seated around curved table with laptops and microphones
Affairs

Team building

With its open, egalitarian design and a layout that promotes easy political discussion, Seattle City Hall is a building that can actively shape public policy.

  • Issue #160
  • 5 min read
Interior view of Seattle City Council chambers with tiered seating facing curved dais and wood-paneled walls
Affairs

Ready for the reawakening

Once a paradigm of urban turnaround, New York appears to be backsliding into crime and decay. We meet the residents determined to get their city back on track and unpack the numbers.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 18 min read
Aerial view of densely packed Manhattan skyscrapers and buildings stretching to the horizon.
Politics

Finding Nebo

In our October issue last year, we ran a diary of the fall of Kabul. In passing, our author mentioned a personal footnote – a dog lost. This is what happened next.

  • Issue #158
  • 7 min read
Taliban forces in military fatigues and tactical gear standing with weapons at what appears to be an airport

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