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NATO’s unstable deterrence and the threat of a new era of Russian aggression
NATO is arguably over-complicated by the subordinate nature of the military structure to that of its political structure.
How the Great Power competition is extending into space
The US president’s proposal for a Space Force earlier this summer included a statement that China and Russia cannot be allowed to make further gains in space at America’s expense.
Irish Taoiseach’s threats to restrict airspace access for UK aircraft is both wrong-headed and...
Recently, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar threatened to restrict access to Irish airspace for UK airlines in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Russian hints at conflict with Georgia if it proceeds with NATO membership
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has, in an interview on 7th of August, threatened that war is a great possibility if Georgia proceeds with its full membership submission with NATO.
A different kind of bear – A summary of defence modernisation in Russia
Russia is back, but you already knew that or you wouldn't be here.
NATO’s Two Percent and Burden Sharing
The debate over burden sharing within NATO is about as old as the alliance itself.
British Army to scrap old infantry weapon systems
It has been announced following a review by Capability Ground Manoeuvre team at Army Headquarters that three platoon weapon systems are to be scrapped.
American leaders are correct, EU member states must pay up for NATO
"Ultimately, NATO will have to increase its spending, it doesn't have to do so to keep pace with its competitors for it is already ahead, at the minute."
Crisis in the Congo: A new role for NATO’s Southern Hub
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in the DRC has been described by the UN as the 'highest level of emergency', comparable with Yemen, Syria and Iraq.
Hard Power, Soft Power: Sustaining British influence in a changing global environment
With Brexit on the horizon, growing Chinese influence and a resurgent Russia, this article aims to outline why an increase in defence spending is critical to the UK’s interests.
