In a global economy where the best jobs follow talent -- whether in Calcutta or Cleveland -- we need to do everything we can to encourage that same kind of passion, make it easier for more young people to blaze a new trail.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Since the four dominant powers of America, Canada, Europe and Japan (the so-called Quad) failed to show leadership at the trade summit in Seattle in late 1999, Mr Stern wants to see a new group of developing economies blaze a trail in multilateral issues.

ECONOMIST: The World Bank

The 2011 ANNpower grantees have already begun to blaze their own trail as the women leaders of a new generation, and we are looking forward to all they will achieve in the coming year.

FORBES: What Is ANNpower?

With cash in hand and new ideas, Britain has a rare chance to blaze a trail.

ECONOMIST: Reforming foreign aid