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Politics

Forward thinking

There’s lots to talk about in 2017. We kick things off with tales of espionage, Michelin stars, the UN, the conflict in Syria and texture – and a chat with a French bulldog.

  • The Forecast #7
  • 25 min read
Forward thinking
Diplomacy

Thinking ahead

Roman roads that still lead the way, the future of the EU, the pleasure of swinging an axe and more subjects to fire up your imagination and get you talking in 2016.

  • The Forecast #6
  • 50 min read
Thinking ahead
Society

Thinking aloud

UFOs in the UAE, the curious disappearance of bricks, the importance of being as messy as possible and seven more eclectic subjects to prompt debate, reflection and even a snigger or two.

  • The Forecast #5
  • 52 min read
Illustration of a man with a shovel digging, followed by seven empty shovels in a row.
Affairs

x10 essay

As we leave one year behind and head into the next, 10 writers and academics ponder the issues that have pre-occupied us in 2013 and the ones that will crop up in 2014.

  • Issue #69
  • 27 min read
x10 essay
Affairs

10 essays

For our double issue we’ve augmented our Essays section to cover a whole host of subjects: everything from online terrorism to overly obedient road-crossers is covered.

  • Issue #59
  • 1 min read
10 essays

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