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Defence Briefing— Global
Preface
Squabbling over islands in the South China Sea, shopping for warships with Algeria, and boosting the Bangladeshi military.
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01Dream project, Tokyo
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02On the rocks
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03Show of strength in Bangladesh
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Four young countries hold autumn elections, Finland's celebrity priests cause consternation, and Italy's drivers have a death wish.
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The nation that had no TV until 10 years ago and is famous for using its Gross National Happiness index as a measure of success rather than GDP, has been a democracy for just over a year. Monocle talks to its prime minister…
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Asia briefing
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The empty schools of Japan, bridging Hong Kong and searching for a new Seoul in Yongsan.
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Oceania Briefing
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Australia's straight-talking foreign minister, election watch in Vanuatu, and the soft power of Kiwi sport.
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Eye on the prize
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A strengthening economy and new confidence have made Turkey a diplomatic rising star. And as the revolts play out across the Middle East, everyone is paying court and wanting the ear of the country’s ambitious foreign…
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Asia Briefing
Issue 36
The image-savvy Dalai Lama is this month's style Leader, and we report on Russia's celebration of its Second World War victory over Japan.
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Americas Briefing
Issue 57
The view from the campaign trail, the sartorial style of Uruguay's president, plus Brazilian coffee, Chilean traffic and Canadian education.
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Strained relations
Issue 38
Fatima Bhutto is part of Pakistan’s great political dynasty. She has seen both her grandfather and aunt killed after they served as the country’s prime minister. Her uncle is the current president, but rather than support…
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Dark horse in the east
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It’s a vital military outpost, dogged by organised crime. However, with huge Chinese, Korean and Japanese markets on its shores, Vladivostok could become Russia’s Far Eastern giant.
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Americas briefing
Issue 20
Our new column from Washington on President Obama's administration, plus baseball-mania in Nicaragua and the Dane who is making NYC more cycle-friendly.
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Europe briefing
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Gender equality is on the to-do list in France, local food is on the table in Helsinki, and holiday homes are on the shopping list in Switzerland
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Oceania briefing
Issue 17
Australia tackles tax evasion on Vanuatu, New Zealand uses music to fight antisocial behaviour and the tiny state of Timor-Leste gets its own airline.