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Strike up the brand

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is rebranding his country — welcoming diaspora talent, foreign investment and start-ups while navigating tensions with Turkey and the aftermath of economic austerity.

  • Issue #140
  • 9 min read
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Politics

Canadian Greens elect a black party leader, populism in Portugal and the race to succeed Angela Merkel.

  • Issue #139
  • 4 min read
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Swiss flair

When it comes to money and diplomacy, Switzerland is an influential global player. But do other aspects of the national brand suit a broader international role?

  • Issue #139
  • 22 min read
Swiss flair
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Think again

The world looks profoundly different from a year ago. What can the roaring 1920s teach us about the decade to come? And why are populists still popular?

  • The Forecast #11
  • 19 min read
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Changing of the guard

A new generation of politicians, activists and educators are shaking up parts of Africa beset by corruption and inequality. We meet five pioneers determined to transform their countries for good.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 8 min read
Changing of the guard
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Shape of things to come

We asked 10 leading experts in international and geopolitical affairs to share their predictions for the year ahead and tell us which way the world will turn in 2021.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 6 min read
Shape  of things  to come
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Turning heads

From Belarus to Hong Kong, political uprisings defined 2020. A decade after the Arab Spring, it’s clear these movements don’t always bring change. What is the secret to a successful revolution?

  • The Forecast #11
  • 9 min read
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Holding sway

Can local media sway undecided voters? We ask journalists how their coverage impacts key election outcomes.

  • Issue #138
  • 19 min read
Holding sway
Urbanism

Cities

Cambodia builds a school for mayors and we ask Arnhem’s alderman how to prepare for climate change.

  • Issue #138
  • 4 min read
Cities
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Politics

A rebel-turned-lawmaker keeping peace in Colombia, Myanmar’s elections and Radio Free Europe.

  • Issue #138
  • 4 min read
Politics

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