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Meet the Kurdish peshmerga fighters waiting to enter the war against Iran
In the past, Monocle visited the Iran-Iraq border and met Iranian Kurdish fighters. These fighters were training to fight against the Iranian government.
Exercise Hedgehog: Enter the multinational war game designed to ready against Russian aggression
Nato troops come together with the Estonian Defence Force to execute a series of large-scale defence drills amid rising concerns over the vulnerability of the Baltic region.
On the cold front
In northern Norway, Nato is conducting one of the largest military drills in its history – its first since Russia invaded Ukraine. As 30,000 troops rehearse for war, what lies ahead for the alliance?
Before the shooting stars
As Russian troops gather on its eastern border, war dominates the conversation in Ukraine. In its bustling capital, Kyiv, a novelist and reservist explores the uncertainty and escapism of a life lived in suspense.
Be prepared
In Finland, national security concerns more than just the military. That’s why the country has a dedicated invitation-only course that teaches CEOs, MPs and other decision-makers how to keep society functioning during a crisis.
Testing times
What happens if all commutes are free? Or you make young people do national service? Or even pay people for doing nothing at all? We find out.
Defence
The Saudi Arabian arms deals causing concern, while military sharpshooters descend on Ottawa.
Expo: Brothers in arms
Inside France's storied Foreign Legion, where men seeking second chances transform into elite soldiers through gruelling training, forging new identities among 140 nationalities.
Editor’s letter
In an issue where both business and the French Foreign Legion loom large, our editor in chief identifies some potential synergy between the two (based on his own experiences in the South American jungle).
