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Arms and the man
The defence industry is intertwined with politics and nationhood. Ivor Ichikowitz is a man at the heart of all three in Africa but don’t call him an arms dealer; he insists on good intentions.
Defence
The one part of Yemen that's still paradise, plus the US creates a new naval base in Singapore.
Police Academy
Deep in Colombia's jungle, SAS-trained commandos drill Latin America's toughest recruits in guerrilla tactics, hunting cartels and forging discipline — one gruelling push-up at a time.
Defence
How Hungarian troops are adapting to Afghanistan and who is buying which weapons from whom.
Superpower player
Brazil is known for soccer and samba, but its superpower status is moving from hypothesis to reality. We investigate whether global politics will soon be moving to a Latin rhythm.
Defence
MONOCLE interviews the commander of the Norwegian Coast Guard and reports on military deals in Afganistan and Australia.
Ready and able
In a resource-hungry world, Singapore’s key strategic position between China and India means it feels the need to maintain a defence policy of deterrence.
