Giacomo Gambineri
Time to reboot?
With political turmoil unexpectedly yielding stable economic conditions, Italy is a land of nothing if not confusion.
Playing with fire
Tired of western rhetoric and inspired by the autocracy of its neighbours, does Azerbaijan risk further isolation?
Macri economics
President Mauricio Macri started on the right foot. A year on, he has credit in the bank, but only the metaphorical one. Can he now rescue Argentina's economy from its crisis?
Ageing gracefully: how Toyama redesigned city life for an older population
How to care for an ageing population is a question facing every city. Those that answer it by inviting seniors to live and interact in their centres are discovering far-reaching benefits.
Europe
A third constitutional referendum in 15 years for Italy, plus the special bond between Québec and Bavaria.
Americas
When it comes to agreements on trans-Pacific trade, Hillary Clinton will be hoping for the help of a lame duck.
Bright outlook
Despite a wobbling economy and tightened belts, this small Nordic country is leading the way in education and technology – and reinventing itself for the 21st century.
Fresh appeal
A poverty-stricken nation with the potential to become a global powerhouse, India’s greatest challenge is its hope: can Modi harness the power of the youth?
Dark arts
How can cities that claim to never sleep better serve their night-time economies? We visit London, Sydney and Buenos Aires to find out if late-night venues and services are truly accessible for everyone.
State of the nation: Germany
Merkel may be in murky waters at home and in Europe but her country is on the up.
