General Secretary of the Azerbaijan Football Association, Elkhan Mammadov, says sport provides ample opportunities for diplomacy, mediation and cross-cultural communication

Dr Paul Behrens discusses diplomatic interference and the law

One decade on since this cultural organisation’s inception, Henrietta Foster says the atmosphere has changed dramatically, and the future brings new challenges

A report on a special session in the House of Commons on Lebanon’s economic and political future with a special focus on the refugee

Venetia van Kuffeler discovers why La Mamounia in Marrakech continues to enchant and captivate its guests

Venetia van Kuffeler experiences life as a VIP in the Westminster Suite at the London Marriott County Hall

Venetia van Kuffeler samples world-famous Basque cuisine at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

High Commissioner for Canada Mrs Janice Charette looks ahead to celebrations of her country’s 150th anniversary

Visit Astana EXPO 2017

A note from IDS Chief Executive, Patrick Doyle