Megan Gibson
In full flow
Shiny new infrastructure projects are often for publicity. But as these five schemes show, the smartest planners present viable solutions to real problems – often without grabbing headlines.
Politics
Poland’s press holds the government’s feet to the fire and Turkey heads to the polls.
Defence
Why modern militaries are offering cushy perks to recruits and the Thai military’s surprising new mascot.
The opener
We fork out for a fantastically big bento, then walk it off with the help of Karl Marx. Jane Goodall, meanwhile, gets down to (monkey) business and shares cheeky anecdotes.
Editor’s letter
Ever the globetrotter, our editor in chief is at it again – but where is he this month? Well, he’s surrounded by sun, surgery and more than a few cacti, so it shouldn’t take…
Defence
Historical narratives in Poland, fighter-jet revenue in Sweden and the US marines branch into radio.
Give peace a chance
After Donald Trump’s views on Jerusalem left many feeling hopeless, powerful campaigners are breaking the Israeli-Palestinian divide with a new message of peace and a refusal to give up on the city.
Perfect blend
Russell Norman on managing a sumptuous spread of restaurants while writing a smorgasbord of compelling cookbooks.
