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Policymakers, regulators and investors need to be acutely aware of unintended consequences

History tells us that entrusting a dominant military force with the stability of maritime commerce can stir up trouble

Brazilian authorities want justice over an alleged coup plot, but the case against the former president risks boosting his popularity — and dividing the country

Senegal dance troupe École des Sables has revived the late choreographer’s classic 1975 iteration to stunning effect

Plus, Elliott’s bet on Western Digital comes under pressure and companies’ favourite new way to strike a private equity deal

Catherine Fletcher’s history of the road-building prowess of the Romans

Technological strides have made automata soft and sensitive enough to pack bento boxes

Elena Lasconi would be country’s first female president but voters are tilting towards ultranationalist Călin Georgescu

A grand one-time bank is right on the money as a lush hotel sanctuary 

Also in this week’s newsletter: NHS waiting lists near record levels