J.F. Horrabin draws the maps, and Sir Frederick Whyte gives the commentary, in this survey of international affairs in 1947. First-hand observations are provided by Lindley Fraser (Germany); Sir Ronald Storrs (Middle East); L.A. Plummer (Africa); Vernon Bartlett, M.P. (Far East); Anthony Wigan (United Nations).
Low summarises the year in a cartoon specially drawn for the occasion.