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Defence
Germany’s armed forces are changing. As they become more active on the world stage, they also face cuts and restructuring. What type of military emerges is still anyone’s guess.
Asia
We put Burma's president Thein Sein under the sartorial spotlight. We also find out why Taiwan is making more babies and get the latest on the Malaysian elections
Diplomacy
Germany's man in Belgrade, the new Greek embassy, and Japanese PM's diplomatic style.
Americas
What's on the Mexican president's tarmac, who's nuts for Brazil and why cars are too quiet in America.
Harbour dreams
The city of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan is considerably more relaxed than the capital Taipei. But behind city hall doors, a formidable team is seeing through some ambitious plans.
How to…
For advice on ambitious projects and world-changing actions, we turn to the people at the sharp end. Here, they give the benefit of their hard-won experience.
Observation
The new year unfolds but the same problems exist for those wanting to start afresh: obstacles to immigration and barriers to business development, writes Tyler Brûlé.
Time to open wide
The Olympics were a soft-power triumph for the UK but what comes next? We explore how Britain can harness that post-games optimism and meet the people who can help the country do just that.
Europe
We get to grips with the Belgian PM's colourful sense of style. Plus a Q&A with European Commissioner Karel de Gucht and news from Lisbon and Liechtenstein.
Africa/Middle East
The lavish motorcade of Kenya's president, the new jet-set of Nigeria, and an old banknote for West Africa returns.
