Andrew Mueller
Politics
Cape Verde’s PM tells us why small states have it better, plus Honduran press freedom under threat.
Defence
The nations that have their own military broadcasters, plus the Finnish Jaeger Brigade shows off its Arctic-combat skills.
High minded
Perched above the clouds, tiny San Marino has 17 centuries of history. With a bird’s-eye view of the world, its aloof attitude to foreign affairs is understandable but it wants a big voice.
Defence
The Afghan airforce’s new Black Hawk helicopters and a sartorial shift for the US army.
Defence
Colombia’s defence minister discusses post-Farc security, while we also look at Turkey’s pilot shortage, a game-changing water vessel and the Royal Canadian navy’s ship names.
Fortunes of war
Trump’s decision to continue sending troops to Afghanistan has been criticised in the US and elsewhere. But in Kabul it’s a different story.
Defence
Women in combat, builidng the new Air Force One in St Petersburg, China’s military presence in Tanzania and wars fought outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
Poll position
Nothing encapsulates German self-image like the country’s car industry. With voters set to decide between more Merkel or a change of direction, we considered what the contenders’ rides say about their popular appeal.
Defence
Army recruitment tactics in France, Djibouti’s new friendship with China, Israel’s tank innovation and North Korea’s escalating missile tests.
Home sweet home
Considered bland and suburban by most, the Home Counties boast a bubbling undercurrent of creativity. UK band Saint Etienne is now singing their praises
