Monday 6 June
Global security in the 20th century was largely an Atlantic question; in the 21st century it may well be a Pacific one. The rise of China is understandably making Asian defence ministers nervous, but at last weekend’s…
In a former jail, now home to the American College of Building Arts, students are learning traditional restoration techniques and preserving their city of Charleston, South Carolina, in the process. David Kaufman visits the…
The Iraq war has been big business for US military contractors (AKA mercenaries). But now, as the withdrawal of troops becomes imminent, firms are looking to Africa as the next lucrative source of revenue.
New York’s JFK terminal 3 is bulking up on security equipment to fight terrorism – and catch people who forgot to throw away their water bottle. And it’s not the only airport doing so – providers of this technology are…
If your airport fails to meet US standards, then don’t expect flight connections to JFK or LAX. That’s what left Liberia facing isolation. The solution? Get the Americans in to train your staff and run your airport. We see…
When it comes to protecting the world's travel hubs, police are increasingly relying on some unlikely weapons; Matthew the plane-spotter and Graham the farmer. Monocle reports from Gatwick on the very local response to te…
Warfare in the 21st century is as likely to be fought on computer screens as it is on battlefields. Monocle goes to Estonia to meet the web wizards preventing hackers and ‘cyber-jihadis’ from attacking Nato member states…
Some say they’re a useful force for good, others say they’re an ungovernable hindrance undermining the good work of government troops. Either way, private security firms are playing an important part in conflicts around the…
Monday 8 February
Airspace restrictions are in effect, naval frigates are patrolling the coast, and the surveillance cameras have been switched on.
In a former jail, now home to the American College of Building Arts, students are learning traditional restoration techniques and preserving their city of Charleston, South Carolina, in the process.
Monday 27 September
South African president Jacob Zuma was reportedly so worried about a rumoured challenge to his leadership at his party’s National General Council that he opted to spend last week with 4,000 party delegates on Durban’s so…
Post September 11 every embassy was built as a bunker ready to repel all comers. But now, from Kathmandu to Harare, architects are reinventing the mission as a national calling card. Robert Bound reports.
Somaliland does democracy (while the rest of the world denies the country's existence), Yemen's president claims he's been a crime-fighting success (while his country goes into meltdown), and it's back to school in Gaza …
Friday 12 April
After failing to be elected to the UN Security Council, Finland is looking in on itself and isn't very happy about what it sees.
A fast-expanding embassy network and a clever use of its culture mean Brazil is making friends all around the world. Is this just an attempt to secure a seat on the UN Security Council or an emerging nation trying to…
Wednesday 7 September
In his joint address to Congress the week after 9/11, President Bush insisted that “we are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom”.
Saturday 29 January
As mourning turns into recrimination following Monday’s attack on Domodedovo Airport, fears will inevitably be voiced internationally questioning Russia’s abilities to safely host two major world events it has planned for…
Thanks to substantial foreign investment and its status as the home of the African Union, the Ethiopian capital is positioning itself as Africa’s diplomatic hub. As the AU divides over how to expand its mandate, Addis is…
Sunday 28 February
Besieged in a tiny corner of one of the world’s most dangerous capital cities, peppered with sniper and rocket fire, a few thousand Burundian and Ugandan troops are protecting a rickety transitional government against…
Monday 25 March
London's nightlife is some of the best in the world but red tape and heavy-handed security are making the good times an exclusive event.
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