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Affairs

Defence

Kosovo wants its own army, India wants to build its own weapons and the countries considering joining Nato.

  • Issue #73
  • 4 min read
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Affairs

Defence

A report on the new laser weapons being tested by the US, a Q&A with the man selling F35s and a makeover for the Malian army.

  • Issue #72
  • 4 min read
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Defence

The future of big military programmes in the US, a new "made in Italy" armoured vehicle and why the Argentinians are snapping up American Humvees.

  • Issue #71
  • 4 min read
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Aboard brand Italy

Italy's newest flagship, ‘Cavour’, is on a mission to Africa and the Middle East. The privately funded aircraft carrier is promoting Italian industry, showing a country on the move. Monocle jumps aboard.

  • Issue #71
  • 11 min read
Aboard brand Italy
Business

Runaway success

Buoyed by 100 years of heritage, Alenia Aermacchi has engineered a venerable position at the forefront ofcivilian and military aeronautics. Monocle tours the company’s Turin facility for a pre-flight check.

  • Issue #71
  • 5 min read
Runaway success
Politics

Africa/Middle East

The "new mod" style of Iranian prime minister Hassan Rouhani, and the Democratic Republic of Congo army's first ever victory.

  • Issue #70
  • 4 min read
Africa/Middle East
Politics

Defence

We talk to the head of the Israeli Defense Force about women, religion and recruitment and look at China and Japan's move to streamline their military decision-making.

  • Issue #70
  • 4 min read
Defence
Affairs

Hook, Line & Bunker

The Swiss are infatuated with their tunnels and underground shelters - and have more of them than any other country in the world. Monocle's David Michon and photographer Beat Schweizer explored their hidden appeal.

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  • 2 min watch
An entrance to a bunker.
Affairs

Defence

As the Arctic becomes ice-free, its value is realised and questions of ownership spur a bigger military presence. But the ‘Arctic Five’ insist any competition will be amicable in this new geopolitical theatre.

  • Issue #68
  • 6 min read
Defence
Defence

Expo 67: Take off

Somalia is a failed state. But its Aden Abdulle international airport – once a no-go zone – may hold the key to its recovery.

  • Issue #67
  • 13 min read
Expo 67: Take off

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