Sasha Issenberg
The diplomacy agenda: A Q&A with Lithuania’s prime minister Ingrida Simonyte
Plus: Italy’s charm offensive in Africa and the pitfalls of a long-standing US democratic scheme
Comment
With the Inflation Reduction Act, Joe Biden showed the value of political experience.
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
Going places
From small-town mayor to transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg has become the Biden administration's most visible advocate for America's trillion-dollar infrastructure revival.
Potus report
As the 46th US president gets into his stride, we assess Joe Biden's first months in office, where he's succeeded and fallen short.
The directory
Next time you’re on a layover, make the most of it with our guide to the best places to shop, eat, stay and visit, in stop-offs from Singapore to San Francisco.
Obama army
Chicago is now home to Barack Obama’s new political fighters. As the midterms approach, we head to the city to see how his legacy is shaping politics today.
Local authority
Be it Brazil or Beirut, effective urban regeneration needs ideas from residents who understand their city’s problems and potential. Here’s a global line-up of innovative citizen initiatives.
