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Europe wants security but only during office hours
Happy New Year, dear reader. Is your tail bushy? Are your favourite new garments from Santa laid out for work tomorrow? Are you prepped and ready to roll? All set to lead from the…
Spheres of influence
Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, reflects on nations’ efforts to ensure our security and bind us together in a time of great change.
Fight your corner
Trump called the organisation ‘obsolete’ but Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance is stronger than ever and ready to deal with cyber threats, bullying nations and the shifting global balance of power.
Defence
The UK rethinks its defence strategy, South Korea stocks up and North Macedonia takes its Nato commitments seriously.
Defence
Airbus gets a much-needed military order while Canada’s navy searches for more seamen (and women).
Defence
Canada’s pilot conundrum, Sweden takes subs seriously and the US loosens rules for foreign recruits.
Defence
Why modern militaries are offering cushy perks to recruits and the Thai military’s surprising new mascot.
Not for turning
Indonesian president Joko Widodo tells us how he navigates hardline groups, political opponents and speed bumps.
