Editor’s Picks

Ursula von der Leyen: Close Cooperation

The first woman to preside over Germany’s Ministry of Defence, Ursula von der Leyen was appointed by Chancellor Angela Merkel…

7 years ago

Jean-Claude Juncker: Gives as Good as He Gets

He is the man eurosceptics, and quite a few others, love to hate – the embodiment of all that is…

7 years ago

María Dolores de Cospedal: Seeking More Bang

Almost nobody saw her coming. In barely ten years, María Dolores de Cospedal went from a political nobody to become…

7 years ago

Serena Williams: Writing Her Own Script for Success

She is the only woman to rank amongst the world’s highest paid athletes, claiming a spot nearly dead centre on…

7 years ago

Ank Bijleveld: The Relentless Pursuit of Synergies

Upon re-entering national politics after an absence of seven years, newly-appointed Dutch Minister of Defence Anke Bijleveld was promptly dubbed…

7 years ago

Marise Payne, Australia: Survivalist

Australia is determined to boost its punch with an outlay of A$200bn ($152bn/€128bn) on new military hardware. The recently unveiled…

7 years ago

Florence Parly: Sales Push

French ministers of Defence are expected to not just administer the country’s armed forces, but help sell military hardware as…

7 years ago

Peter Sloterdijk: Shaping a Multipolar National Debate

A prolific writer, publishing some sixty books over a career spanning four decades, German philosopher Peter Sloterdijk recently celebrated his…

7 years ago

Waldemar Januszczak: Art for the Millions

The BBC needs a David Attenborough of the arts and Waldemar Januszczak (63) may answer the call. Arguably Britain’s best…

7 years ago

Tim Cook: Taking Care of Business

He wants to be remembered as a good and decent man. Not that he’s going anywhere, anytime soon: Apple CEO…

7 years ago