2017 seems uncertain with democratic processes creating an unsettling trend of alternative-right sentiments. Civil liberties are at risk, diplomats fear for safety, blood is unforgivingly shed in the name of national security. This issue looks into eye-witness accounts of bigotry, xenophobia, and government shackles, with top tips on how to deal with government indiscretions and uplifting stories of award-winning government officials creating hope on the ground. More