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Leading lights
An unlikely coalition government has put Austria on a new path. And even with an illustrious history to maintain, it is moving with the times.
State of the nation: Belgium
Hosting the institutions of the EU can be a double-edged sword. But Belgium’s unique federation has plenty to offer on the world stage through its liberal and energetic approach to diplomacy, plus growing influence…
The second coming
At 93, Mahathir Mohamad returns as Malaysia's prime minister — older than Reagan's presidency, Thatcher's tenure and Diana's legend. His improbable comeback carries the weight of a nation's unfinished business.
Recovery position
Katrin Jakobsdottir is a rare thing: a scandal-free, left-wing prime minister who believes in compromise. She takes a break to spread the word about Iceland’s economic success.
Ardent effort
The Kiwis’ new prime minister Jacinda Ardern is boldly searching for solutions.
