Nato
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Diplomacy
The boom in embassy building in Canberra and the return of diplomatic relations in Libya. Plus: Nato’s man in Moscow bows out of his “kamikaze” job.
Why did Nato cross the road?
Critics see Nato’s crumbling headquarters as a sign of the alliance’s plight. But ambitions are still high as the organisation prepares for its big move to a new €1bn home.
Securing the skies
With Donald Trump’s comments on Nato stoking fears of abandonment, the airbase at Ämari has become a crucial site for policing the Baltic states from above, guarding against an ambiguous Russia.
Brothers in arms
Canada may be seen as the perennial nice guy but its military are ready for a fight. We join them in Ukraine, where they are taking a stand against Russia.
Bright outlook
Despite a wobbling economy and tightened belts, this small Nordic country is leading the way in education and technology – and reinventing itself for the 21st century.
Defence
Norway’s sensitive border with Russia and materiel wealth in Botswana, Iran and Portugal.
Q&A: Estonian president Toomas Hendrik Ilves
The Estonian president talks (and talks) to us about his fixes for Europe.
Gaining altitude: Afghan aviation
With Nato handing control of its airfields to Afghanistan and the impoverished nation seeking foreign investment, is the Afghan economy about to take off?
Europe
Why Sweden may see a return to conscription and Germany's first bicycle superhighway.
Ahead of the pack
From publishers to soap-makers, royals to the church, we present the front-runners who will be powering the world in 2016 and beyond.
