Defence
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Shipping forecast
Australia’s navy has bolstered its military prowess with a new flagship. But it’s not floating everyone’s boat: will it prove to be a buoyant investment or a floundering waste of money?
Defence
Saudi Arabia steps up its stocks of smart munitions and both the UK and Ukraine add to their air forces.
Band together
The Household's Division's musical ensembles are headed by one very hospitable man.
Diplomacy
We meet the Swedish ambassador to Tunisia and Libya; we also assess Syria talks in Vienna.
Reportage: Captains of industry
Greece’s maritime tradition is keeping the country afloat. Monocle drops anchor at the naval academies on Hydra and in Piraeus, where a new generation of sailors are being educated for a life at sea.
Ordnance survey
From laser technology and missile deployment to regional rivalry, these are the military developments set to shape how nations make foreign policy over the coming year.
The Interview Series: Jens Stoltenberg
Faced with dilemmas over Nato's expansion and the fight against Isis, secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg discusses security, defence and why his main priority will always be keeping the peace.
Africa and Middle East
Nigeria's problems (and opportunities), a host of elections that will hopefully go well and a female leader to remember.
