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Africa/Middle East
The "new mod" style of Iranian prime minister Hassan Rouhani, and the Democratic Republic of Congo army's first ever victory.
Defence
We talk to the head of the Israeli Defense Force about women, religion and recruitment and look at China and Japan's move to streamline their military decision-making.
Defence
Whose defence spending has plunged and whose skyrocketed plus other news from the military world.
Patriot games
On the Turkish border with Syria, an international Nato force sits quietly awaiting a conflict that may never come. But the heavy-duty weaponry on show says half the battle is about coming prepared.
Defence
Germany’s armed forces are changing. As they become more active on the world stage, they also face cuts and restructuring. What type of military emerges is still anyone’s guess.
Defence
Algeria's plans to fence off the Sahara, Poland's new arms contract and other military news.
Last resort
The southern isle of Hainan is China’s newest tourism hub, thanks to a €381bn revamp. But with new hotels, airports and rail links, could this be a front for covert military operations?
