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Diplomacy

Chimes of freedom

The Ukraine war has stoked fears of invasion in Taiwan. But it’s at the ballot box where its future relations with China could be defined.

  • Issue #159
  • 11 min read
Chimes of freedom
Retail

Mellow yellow

Amid economic chaos and geopolitical shifts, Jesper Brodin is transforming Ingka Group, the firm behind Ikea, with serenity.

  • Issue #159
  • 7 min read
Mellow yellow
Food & Drink

Business

Croissant-mania consumes Berlin, and talent leaves China as a result of lockdown fatigue.

  • Issue #155
  • 6 min read
Baker in orange shirt packaging pastries into paper bag at La Maison bakery with bread shelves and display case
Politics

New direction

We speak to Lithuania’s foreign minister about his ambitious blueprint for shaking off the nation’s dependency on bad actors. Bigger countries should take heed.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Man in dark suit standing in office with Star Wars poster and coat of arms on wall
Affairs

Affairs

Making sense of South Korea’s presidential election and Cuba’s best export.

  • Issue #151
  • 9 min read
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Affairs

Affairs

Updates on international issues, Mr Bean and the futility of sportswashing.

  • Issue #150
  • 8 min read
Affairs
Business

Business: Global

How books are sold in Russia, flights are taking off in India and tattoos are fading in the US.

  • Issue #149
  • 7 min read
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Diplomacy

Affairs: Global

Pop great Amr Diab’s value for Egypt’s soft power and the benefits of boring politicians.

  • Issue #148
  • 5 min read
Amr Diab performing on stage with microphone, wearing plaid shirt and waving to audience

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