The United States is trying to return us to a previous era
The latest US National Security Strategy signals a decisive break with the post-war order, argues Greg Quinn OBE, a former British diplomat, raising questions for Europe and its allies about power, dependence, and what comes next.
Can Europe build a credible nuclear deterrent without the US?
A new analysis by Dorcha Lee, a retired Irish Army Colonel and defence analyst, examines whether a seven-nation European consortium could provide a credible nuclear deterrent should the US nuclear umbrella be withdrawn.
Delta Force won’t invade Greenland; but Wall Street might
Claims that the United States could seek to seize Greenland misunderstand both geography and strategy, with Washington far more likely to deepen influence through investment and cooperation as Arctic routes and critical minerals grow in importance, argues former MP and defence commentator James Gray.
Iran at boiling point and the implications for the UK
Since late December 2025, Iran has seen protests grow from relatively small-scale Bazaar unrest into a massive nationwide movement affecting almost all provinces of...
Mexico seizes 20% of the United States – what if?
A fictional what-if scenario exploring a hypothetical North American conflict, written by Dorcha Lee, a retired Irish Army colonel, defence analyst and former peacekeeper.
Dockyard to Data: Plymouth shaping future defence skills
How Plymouth’s dockyard heritage and marine autonomy cluster are building the UK’s future defence skills pipeline. By Professor Richard Davies, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Plymouth, and Jackie Grubb, Principal of City College Plymouth.
After Maduro and what the Venezuela move means
No one with a pulse can really have been surprised at recent events in Venezuela argues Lt Col Stuart Crawford.
Why sustainable aviation fuel matters for Western militaries
In this opinion piece, Rob Clarke examines how sustainable aviation fuel could become a strategic asset for the RAF and NATO, reshaping fuel security and military resilience in a contested global market.
Claims Scotland ‘short-changed’ on defence misleading
Relying on procurement-per-head to allege unfair treatment misreads the picture because it leaves out the basing, personnel and infrastructure spending that anchors Scotland in UK defence.
Cyberwarfare is here – and we must be ready
Britain's national resilience is being tested in ways that would have been unthinkable a generation ago argues Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP.
