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Ensemble cast

Young leaders from Chile to New Zealand are redefining political style, trading traditional suits for hipster beards, band tees and carefully curated looks that connect with younger voters.

  • Issue #151
  • 5 min read
Ensemble cast
Affairs

What’s in a name

Is “Turkey” an albatross around the country’s neck? And will “Türkiye” take flight?

  • Issue #151
  • 3 min read
Illustration of Erdogan at podium pulling a tablecloth with Turkish flag design away from a black turkey
Politics

Hack attackers

For the writers and cartoonists of Italy’s satirical monthly newspaper ‘Il Vernacoliere’, no target is off-limits, whether it’s a prominent cleric or self-aggrandising politician. We meet the team behind the gags.

  • Issue #150
  • 3 min read
Hack attackers
Affairs

Should Emmanuel Macron stay or go?

As France's president seeks re-election, two distinguished voices weigh his turbulent first term against pandemic pressures, economic stagnation and the looming threat of far-right challengers.

  • Issue #150
  • 13 min read
Classical temple building with columns partially submerged in water with French flag colors on the roof
Affairs

Positive influence

Prime minister Sanna Marin explains how Finland is setting an example for the rest of the world to follow.

  • Issue #150
  • 10 min read
Positive influence
Politics

Before the shooting stars

As Russian troops gather on its eastern border, war dominates the conversation in Ukraine. In its bustling capital, Kyiv, a novelist and reservist explores the uncertainty and escapism of a life lived in suspense.

  • Issue #150
  • 17 min read
Monument of Prince Volodymyr the Great overlooking Kyiv's modern skyline at dusk with river and bridge visible
Affairs

Affairs

Updates on international issues, Mr Bean and the futility of sportswashing.

  • Issue #150
  • 9 min read
Affairs
Politics

Korea change 

As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, global media have sought a new regional base. The natural choice? Seoul, a hi-tech megacity welcoming the world’s biggest publications.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 8 min read
Kang Da-som, an announcer for South Korea's MBC network, recording a news item in a broadcast studio.
Politics

Will Russia ever play nicely?

Vast resources, rich culture, brilliant people — Russia possesses everything needed to be a respected global citizen. Aggression over cooperation?

  • Issue #148
  • 1 min read
Person speaking at panel discussion with microphone

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