Analysis Section
This section features analysis and opinion on UK and international defence. These articles go beyond reporting to examine the context, implications and future direction of developments across defence policy, operations and industry. Contributors include journalists, analysts, former officials and industry specialists. All pieces in this section are clearly labelled and are separate from our news coverage. Views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the UK Defence Journal.
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Trump toy jibe at UK carriers is not about the ships
Donald Trump calling British aircraft carriers toys is not especially surprising in itself, he has said similar things about allies before and usually ties it back to defence spending or what he sees as weakness that week.
UK steps back as ally takes NATO lead – what does it mean?
These handovers happen regularly, with ships rotating as deployments change, what stands out here is the pressure behind it.
What next for the UK-US special relationship?
Recent tensions over Iran risk damaging the UK–US ‘special relationship’, and responsibility lies with Washington rather than London, argues former British diplomat Greg Quinn OBE.
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