Roman Muradov
Business
A Japanese packaging company re-energising an ancient tradition, an innovative medical clinic in Portland, Oregon, and a Q&A with an F&B entrepreneur from Jakarta.
Africa and Middle East
Nigeria's problems (and opportunities), a host of elections that will hopefully go well and a female leader to remember.
Americas
The year ahead for Colombia, an impressive governor in Mexico and the polls to watch across the continent.
Oceania
Australia's big issues, a minister with a difference and a rough city that might be spruced up.
Asia
What Burma needs to worry about in 2016, why Bangkok still rocks and a politician who packs a punch.
Europe
The challenges for France, who to keep an eye out for incoming elections in various parts of the UK and a city on the up in Slovakia.
Urban renewal
What makes a busy city tick along? Here we outline some simple improvements we’d like to see shaping our metropolises into more inclusive places to live, from winding roads to rotating benches.
