Politics The quiet mastermind: how Brent Scowcroft redefined the art of Grand Strategy The late US national security adviser possessed a philosophy of government from which we could learn. By Carla Powell
Britain’s last great diplomat: Michael Butler Michael Butler was a man with a mission in life, not simply a diplomatic mission on his CV. By Carla Powell
Brits should be more like Italians There are many lessons to be learnt from the creators of the dolce vita, writesCarla Powell By Carla Powell