Benoît Peverelli
Affairs
Horn of plenty
A tiny Muslim nation in a hostile region, Djibouti is perfectly positioned to monitor Islamist militants. That’s why the US army is here and, thanks to a hearts-and-minds programme, is welcome to stay.
Affairs
Lessons in Diplomacy
Emerging from years of corruption, oil-rich Azerbaijan is planning a diplomatic campaign to change its image. To fill its new embassies, it needs a new generation of officials trained at its ambassador academy.
