Tomos Lewis
Diplomacy
Canada’s ambassador to the US on closing a busy border and Croatia and Serbia’s closer ties.
Balance of power
At a febrile time for the US, we meet three figures who are speaking up about social justice, civil rights and the power of fair reporting.
The opener
How Toronto's 1,500 parks transformed into outdoor classrooms, homeless shelters and community hubs during the pandemic.
Make time to…
In an age of digital distraction and automated interactions, the simple acts of genuine conversation and active listening offer profound remedies for modern loneliness and disconnection.
Bigger picture
Running a cinema is about much more than the silver screen. We meet the industry players who believe in the future of public screenings.
The opener
Japanese discount chain Don Don Donki expands across Hong Kong, filling prime retail spaces with maximalist chaos that locals embrace despite—or perhaps because of—the city's economic downturn.
Work in progress
Our six essays explore what it will take for businesses to retool and thrive, from finding balance when building a brand to the future of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and the US.
Good spot
Even in a suppressed economy, opportunity is everywhere. We meet the residents of Nicosia who are forging their own path and highlight cities on the up.
Affairs Briefing
Trump brings the fight to mayors, how India tested China’s resolve with a road, Germany learns from medical evacuations and the evolving role of landscaping.
