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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.
A Short Analysis: What does the Private Security Sector have to offer the...
It has been a hot topic for some time, and all the arrows point towards an increase in government security outsourcing within the not so distant future, with a critical consideration being the use of Private Security Companies within defence structures.
Scottish independence and defence – A look at the numbers
Since the publication of the SNP's 'Growth Commission' report, many commentators have discussed the assertions, recommendations and inconsistencies in the 354-page document.
General Mark Carleton-Smith discusses Russia, AI, and developing capability
The British Army's new Chief of the General Staff, General Mark Carleton-Smith, addressed the audience at RUSI today in his first public keynote. In it, he stated plainly that the world has "never been more unpredictable".
British Army to develop EMP capability as part of on-going development
Major General Chris Tickell has discussed the future of electromagnetic pulse warfare in the British Army.
How has the role of the United Kingdom on the world stage changed?
The United Kingdom once had a strong direct or indirect influence in just about every place on Earth. At some points in the past, you were probably never more than 100 miles away from the Empire.
