Guardian Weekly 2014 in review
Guardian Weekly's look back at the highs and lows of 2014
2014: a rough year for Europe, with worse to come
A year of fast and furious politics in south Asia
US-Cuba deal meant 2014 ended on unexpected high note for diplomacy
United States in 2014: beneath the numbers, a nation in pain
In 2014, Russia’s Olympian efforts were dwarfed by Ukraine crisis
Japan in 2014: a year spent looking back and lurching right
2014 revealed the insecurity behind China’s economic might
2014 in review: return to conflict in Gaza claimed 2,000 lives
After rapid advances, Isis may have staying power
Islamic State is a grave threat to the stability of the Middle East and beyond – and military defeat alone will not be the end
Latin America in 2014: elections, football and environmental conflict
Strongman leadership returns to grip Egypt and divide Libya
Ebola’s reign of terror: since outbreak a year ago virus has killed over 7,500
Barack Obama called the epidemic a potential threat to global security – but only west Africa knows its true horror
Africa’s successes struggle to eclipse weary old tropes of suffering continent
Ebola, Islamist crimes and paucity of democratic states detract from upbeat message that Africa’s time has finally come
In 2014, the World Cup dominated jubilant highs and sorrowful lows
From Germany’s triumph in Brazil to cricket’s tragedy in Australia, 2014 provided the full spectrum of emotion
In 2014, Scotland voted to stay, but the UK failed to shake off economic shackles
Ukip’s rise reflected growing frustration among Britons, but Kate Bush made a triumphant comeback
In 2014, people power took on the state in a battle for minds and streets
Natalie NougayrèdeCivilians from Hong Kong to Mexico, Ukraine to Burkina Faso, stood up to the establishment and demanded more accountability
