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Executive revision

As Poland's national government lurches rightward, Warsaw's centrist mayor Rafal Trzaskowski is building a more tolerant, cleaner and open capital — one coal furnace and LGBT charter at a time.

  • Issue #125
  • 14 min read
Woman in professional attire wearing glasses and jewelry, posed against a neutral background.
Affairs

The opener

Are we about to call time on famed German efficiency? Don’t worry, these brief bulletins on Brexit and bragging won’t hold you up.

  • Issue #124
  • 7 min read
Guests dine at long tables outdoors among trees at the Lageder winery's Summa wine fair event.
Business

Sit back and relax

For most people commuting is boring, expensive and uncomfortable. But does it need to be that way? We just want the basics done right: solid infrastructure, a low-carbon footprint and an experience that doesn’t…

  • Issue #124
  • 4 min read
Sit back and relax
Urbanism

Cities

Jakarta’s public transport is slow to take off, and Seattle and Seoul clear some way for public space.

  • Issue #122
  • 4 min read
Cities
Society

Korea diplomat

Former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon talks about his life and legacy over a traditional Korean lunch.

  • Issue #117
  • 4 min read
Korean gentleman drinking wine from a wine glass
Affairs

Asia Pacific

Vietnam’s battle for the best city transport system, a neighbourhood makeover in Seoul and Shanghai’s riverside gets a spruce-up.

  • Issue #115
  • 4 min read
Asia Pacific
Transport

Park my ride

Ride-sharing and the threat of driverless cars could challenge the future of the movie staple – the valet parker. But there’s hope...

  • Issue #114
  • 17 min read
Park my ride

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