Politics
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Taking the pulse
Our writers probe the state of globalisation, explore Mexico’s political landscape and share tips for surviving an intense news cycle as they weigh up the issues of the year ahead.
Ghosts of the past
Belgium has opened a new embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This soft-power flourish will struggle to repair relations with the old colonial master, with the DRC on a worrying course.
The state of independence
As Catalan sovereignty remains a point of crisis in Spain, we chart the timeline of the chaotic 2017 referendum and what it might mean for other regions seeking to go it alone.
Talking points
From US midterms to political trouble-makers, we look at the events, nations and people poised to influence and define 2018.
Reversal of fortune
The former Brazilian president was a phenomenon before his fall from grace. But with elections approaching, is there one more twist in the tale of Lula?
High minded
Perched above the clouds, tiny San Marino has 17 centuries of history. With a bird’s-eye view of the world, its aloof attitude to foreign affairs is understandable but it wants a big voice.
The vision thing
From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.
Politics
Malaysia’s sporting MP and why small states should always behave like small states (apparently).
Sea change
A tiny North Atlantic archipelago, the Faroe Islands is under the Danish crown. But economic growth and cultural confidence mean some Faroese are calling for full independence. Are they ready to go it alone?
