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Seeing is believing
From camera-maker to a world leader in binoculars by accident. We look at how German firm Steiner built a global reputation for its rugged and precise optics, used by militaries and civilians alike.
Japan military media special
Japan’s relationship with its military makes for interesting ideas across all media
Expo 56: High-water mark
Japan’s territorial waters are vast and volatile. The Japan Coast Guard is tasked with policing the area, home to some of Asia's most disputed islands. Monocle climbed aboard to see how.
Brain vs brawn
In the forest of Evjemoen, Norway's officer training school puts troops through an extreme test of endurance. It's a physical and mental challenge but more of the latter in these days of modern warfare.
Defence
Squabbling over islands in the South China Sea, shopping for warships with Algeria, and boosting the Bangladeshi military.
Defence
The fight against piracy in the Horn of Africa continues, led by three military coalitions. We also look at Poland's Air Force modernisation and Japan's relaxed defence export laws.
Special guests
For Brazil, command of the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti is a high-stakes play for regional leadership. As the drawdown begins, Monocle embeds with troops in Port-au-Prince to assess the mission’s legacy.
Evolution theory
There’s more to Darwin than cyclones and crocodiles. A young population, a gas deal, a vibrant Asian culture and now a base for US Marines are changing its outback image.
Australia goes live
With a pivotal geographic location, a vibrant media culture uniting both Asian and European markets and a flourishing defence sector, Australia is in a prime position to become a new, fresh-faced regional power.
