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Defence
Why one of the biggest fights for Italy’s defence minister is her own standing – and some naval natter.
Limbo land: The view from the frontline in Nagorno-Karabakh
The republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in the Caucasus lies in purgatory. Despite its violent history, peace and PR is seen as the fastest route to normality; we visit to see if it can succeed.
Q&A: Estonian president Toomas Hendrik Ilves
The Estonian president talks (and talks) to us about his fixes for Europe.
Defence
Russia after its Syrian adventure, China’s seaborne ambitions and the Nordic defence business hots up.
Gaining altitude: Afghan aviation
With Nato handing control of its airfields to Afghanistan and the impoverished nation seeking foreign investment, is the Afghan economy about to take off?
Defence/Diplomacy
Checking in with the Canadian Armed Forces and meeting the Norwegian ambassador in Iceland.
Defence
Australia is upping its defence ante with contracts for submarines and new ways to fight cyber crime.
Europe
Why Sweden may see a return to conscription and Germany's first bicycle superhighway.
Shipping forecast
Australia’s navy has bolstered its military prowess with a new flagship. But it’s not floating everyone’s boat: will it prove to be a buoyant investment or a floundering waste of money?
