Venetia Rainey
Ahead of the pack
From publishers to soap-makers, royals to the church, we present the front-runners who will be powering the world in 2016 and beyond.
Africa and Middle East
Nigeria's problems (and opportunities), a host of elections that will hopefully go well and a female leader to remember.
Silver lining
Following the 1915 Armenian genocide, the nation’s artisans sought asylum in Lebanon. With only the skills their forefathers taught them, they created a glistening jewellery industry from nothing.
The Interview Series: Nadine Moussa
Amid Lebanon's many political problems – gender inequality, in-fighting and vested financial interests – lawyer and activist Nadine Moussa may just be the voice for change the country needs.
Africa and Middle East
The first black leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance outlines his party vision.
Africa/Middle East
Iran plans a major port expansion and the transport choices of Rwanda's president.
