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Affairs

Defence

The US Navy considers renaming some of its ships; Chile purchases some new missiles for its second-hand frigate; Russia’s fighter jet finds its market.

  • Issue #142
  • 3 min read
Defence
Diplomacy

Diplomacy

Sweden’s ambassador to Finland on what keeps the two countries aligned; Israel’s recognition of Kosovo sends tempers flaring; the uae joins the space race.

  • Issue #142
  • 3 min read
Diplomacy
Society

Change for good

Big improvements can often come from small adjustments to our behaviour. So how can we ensure that we do things better? We asked 20 thinkers for their take.

  • Issue #141
  • 25 min read
Change for good
Affairs

Defence

Luxembourg’s defence minister talks about going green, India invests in homegrown jets and Greece places a big order.

  • Issue #141
  • 3 min read
Defence
Affairs

Diplomacy

Canada’s ambassador to Belarus talks keeping the peace, Bulgaria and Russia fight it out and a new embassy location is found in Jerusalem.

  • Issue #141
  • 3 min read
Diplomacy
Politics

Politics

Slovenia’s president takes us on a tour of his patch, a revolutionary new law in Argentina could spark change and Nigeria is building a new railway.

  • Issue #141
  • 5 min read
Politics
Affairs

In the running

From championing the fight against global warming to lacing up and pounding the pavements, Slovenian president Borut Pahor is taking his ideas to the streets, as well as the EU.

  • Issue #141
  • 3 min read
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Defence

Defence

Russia takes an interest in CAR, Denmark’s mission to Greenland and Romania buys missiles.

  • Issue #139
  • 2 min read
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Diplomacy

Diplomacy

Brazil’s Lebanon connection, plus representatives for China and Taiwan clash over cake in Fiji.

  • Issue #139
  • 3 min read
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Diplomacy

Under the influence

Isolationism has taken the shine off the perception of the US. But its foreign policy remains tightly interwoven with much of the world. As a new president takes office, what do its allies want?

  • Issue #139
  • 15 min read
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