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Wood intentions
A greater embrace of timber and the use of digital efficiency simulacra were among the constructive ideas for greener property at the latest Expo Real trade fair.
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
Defence and Diplomacy: Global
The latest deals. Plus: Why do all its neighbours turn on North Macedonia?
Affairs: Global
Pop great Amr Diab’s value for Egypt’s soft power and the benefits of boring politicians.
Cloud and proud
Goodyear has been reinstating its ties with ZLT Zeppelin. Will it give our airborne correspondent a lift?
After Angela
When Chancellor Merkel steps down at the end of September, whoever takes her place will find that there’s no clear roadmap. We talk to the key parties about Germany’s future on the world stage.
Design awards 2021, part 1
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Safe in the knowledge
How can media sustain us? Keep conversations simple, challenge untruths, fix neighbourhoods? We visit three projects that are good for their environments.
Politics
Canadian Greens elect a black party leader, populism in Portugal and the race to succeed Angela Merkel.
10 countries using their influence for good in 2020
Our annual survey judges which nations’ soft-power strengths make the grade.
