Foreign policy
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Diplomacy
Spain’s new prime minister travels with a bold agenda, and Trump prepares his next excursion.
Not for turning
Indonesian president Joko Widodo tells us how he navigates hardline groups, political opponents and speed bumps.
War and peace
Russia's progress is hindered by its relations with the West and other factors, despite its soft-power credentials. Is maintaining the status quo appealing to citizens who remember past political and economic turmoil?
Diplomacy
Checking in with the ambassador in Rome, why Japan is looking to Latin America and the art of the ambassadorial Christmas card.
High minded
Perched above the clouds, tiny San Marino has 17 centuries of history. With a bird’s-eye view of the world, its aloof attitude to foreign affairs is understandable but it wants a big voice.
Over the rainbow
It’s been more than two decades since South Africa’s first democratic election and, while corruption allegations persist, there is some blue sky peeking through the clouds.
Politics
How do you do foreign affairs when nobody recognises your country? Plus: why the US is in the year of the infallible mayor.
Man at work
For decades things have been on the up down under. But if Malcolm Turnbull wants to keep it that way he must show strength and make some tough decisions.
China in his hands?
Xi Jinping may be popular, but with a worsening economy, dangerous pollution and a new relationship with the US, how strong is the president’s grip on his country?
Playing with fire
Tired of western rhetoric and inspired by the autocracy of its neighbours, does Azerbaijan risk further isolation?
