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Defence

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?

  • Issue #153
  • 16 min read
Norwegian conscripts in white winter camouflage uniforms training in snow during Cold Response NATO exercise.
Politics

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.

  • Issue #150
  • 17 min read
Monument of Prince Volodymyr the Great overlooking Kyiv's modern skyline at dusk with river and bridge visible
Politics

After Angela

When Chancellor Merkel steps down at the end of September, whoever takes her place will find that there’s no clear roadmap. We talk to the key parties about Germany’s future on the world stage.

  • Issue #146
  • 16 min read
After Angela
Diplomacy

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.

  • Issue #143
  • 7 min read
Fight your corner
Defence

Defence

The UK rethinks its defence strategy, South Korea stocks up and North Macedonia takes its Nato commitments seriously.

  • Issue #143
  • 3 min read
Two British soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets examining documents with military vehicles in background
Diplomacy

Under the influence

Isolationism has taken the shine off the perception of the US. But its foreign policy remains tightly interwoven with much of the world. As a new president takes office, what do its allies want?

  • Issue #139
  • 13 min read
Black and white headshot of a young woman smiling.
Defence

Defence

The US plan to sell F-35s to the UAE throws up problems, while Taiwan opens a new MRO centre and Japan sees sales of radars go to the Philippines.

  • Issue #138
  • 5 min read
Defence
Diplomacy

Defence & Diplomacy

Estonia’s defence minister on what he expects from the US, a Belgian-Dutch embassy design conference and China sells missile defence to Serbia.

  • Issue #137
  • 4 min read
Modern architectural design of the Belgian-Dutch joint embassy building in Kinshasa
Affairs

Defence

New subs for Taiwan, the Egyptian navy’s spending spree, and Greece and North Macedonia make up.

  • Issue #124
  • 4 min read
Defence

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