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District nursing
Chadchart Sittipunt, Bangkok’s visionary governor, is using his position to root out corruption and clean up the Thai capital.
The Comment
As Sri Lankans mark the country’s new year, protesters are campaigning for a fresh start.
Should Emmanuel Macron stay or go?
As France's president seeks re-election, two distinguished voices weigh his turbulent first term against pandemic pressures, economic stagnation and the looming threat of far-right challengers.
Will Russia ever play nicely?
Vast resources, rich culture, brilliant people — Russia possesses everything needed to be a respected global citizen. Aggression over cooperation?
Asian provocateurs
Malaysia's youngest MP aims to harness millions of newly eligible voters to challenge the country's entrenched political elite with his progressive Malaysian United Democratic Alliance.
Stick or twist?
As the US gears up for another momentous election, could president number 46 soon be occupying the Oval Office? We asked 46 thinkers and opinion-makers how they would design a better America.
Cometh the hour
Still basking in the warm afterglow of April’s peaceful revolution, Armenia’s prime minister Nikol Pashinyan knows the hard work starts now. Can he deliver what his people expect?
Jump-start a nation
Paraguay has been blighted by dictatorship, corruption and mismanagement. As the country goes to the polls will any candidate deliver real change? Many believe it’s now or never.
