Defence
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Show of force
Brazil’s capital is the largest city created in the past 100 years. Its bold, modernist ideal extends to its military departments, shaped in creative concrete by architectural icon, Oscar Niemeyer.
Men of the cloth
The Swiss Guards have protected the Vatican since the 16th century and today employ a cutting-edge tailor to maintain their sharp look.
Americas
Warnings that Paraguay's political uncertainty could be exploited by a guerilla group, the US's cuts of military aid to Colombia, and Argentina and China talk defence.
A world at war
People talk of the world becoming a smaller place, but there is still a lot of room for hostility. Here, Monocle has identified 20 of the most volatile areas of contention.
Aerial assault
Conscripts spin chart-toppers by day and safety jingles by stealth: inside Galgalatz, the Israeli army's hit radio station where military discipline meets prime-time pop appeal.
Africa/Middle East
The king of Swaziland's motorcade, Israel's robot wars and spy games in Africa.
Diplomacy
An interview with the Swedish Navy defence attache in Washington, Qatar's position on Syria, and China and Japan put the spooks on each other on joint exercises.
A war of words
Germany's armed forces magazine, ‘Y’, holds the line on its independence while meeting the remit of a military publication. With a staff of civilians and soldiers, it’s a lively, and unique, setting.
Military parade
Part of the British Army for nearly 200 years, Nepalese Gurkhas are renowned for their skill and bravery. For Monocle, these Gurkhas swapped their distinctive uniforms for bold, smart civvies.
