geopolitics
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Line of defence
With Russia and China causing concern, the US and Iceland are strengthening their ties – and their firepower.
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.
Defence
Army recruitment tactics in France, Djibouti’s new friendship with China, Israel’s tank innovation and North Korea’s escalating missile tests.
China in his hands?
Xi Jinping may be popular, but with a worsening economy, dangerous pollution and a new relationship with the US, how strong is the president’s grip on his country?
Defence
Who the Thais are buying from and what that says about the region, a game changer in the helicopter industry and is it time for an EU army?
Diplomacy
The Japanese diplomats digging up documents to claim territory, what the Vatican and Italy agree to disagree on and Australia’s expansion in Latin America.
Event horizon
With Isis in retreat and the Middle East's political situation more fluid than in years, we asked leading experts what the future holds for the region and for terrorist-targeted capitals.
Americas
Discover why Donald Trump won’t be getting a summer holiday and Bolivia isn’t happy with Chile.
Africa / Middle East
The Chagos Islands seek a change and Saudi Arabia fish for foreign investment.
