Politics
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New world order
The old global order is being destroyed, and governments are struggling. Joshua Ramo, author of ‘The Age of the Unthinkable’, explains why radical new thinking is our only hope for navigating an uncharted future.
Africa/Middle East
The motorcade of DRC president Joseph Kabila, why Hezbollah loves a DVD night in, and a spotlight on the forthcoming Lebanese election.
Africa/Middle East
An interview with South African political cartoonist Zapiro, Guinea's corrupt politicians get their come-uppance, and pilgrims go high-speed.
Oceania
Winds of change strike the gassy cattle of Australia and preaching to the converted in the Cook Islands.
Observation
As Lebanon prepares for elections, the wider picture looks rosy. The country is reeling back its skilled workforce from Dubai and tourism could rise if it capitalises on its unique character.
Asia
Life's is a long drag for Asian men, Japan's underground police plan, and China helps Laos get on the right track.
Fresh Minsk
Often called Europe’s last dictatorship, Belarus has embarked on a PR mission to fix its image. With its strong-armed leadership still in place, are the changes anything more than cosmetic?
High noon for Sharif
Somalia's new president, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, faces pirates, a humanitarian disaster and deadly rivals. Is he the man to revive the failed state? We meet him in Nairobi during shuttle diplomacy.
Q&A: Prime Minister Andrus Ansip
Estonia is a modern, hi-tech nation facing some old-fashioned problems. In his private offices in Stenbock House in Tallinn, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip talks to editor Andrew Tuck about having Russia as a neighbour,…
