Whisper it: Gavin Williamson is actually doing pretty well at the MoD
Gavin Williamson was a far from popular appointment when he was promoted to defence secretary last year. Among the more charitable descriptions, he was branded a "self-serving c***". But take a closer look at what he's been doing at his department and a slightly different picture emerges. The truth is, Williamson has a good story to tell.
Global Britain, Defence and Gibraltar
Since the Brexit vote in 2016 Theresa May’s Conservative Government have sought to push forward the ‘Global Britain’ policy campaign. However, as the Foreign Affairs Select Committee recently highlighted, there has thus far been little change in policy output to reflect this pan-government policy.
The Axis of Evil: An Evaluation of the Bush Doctrine
In his famous 2002 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush coined the phrase "Axis of Evil" to describe any and all states that sponsor terrorism and to highlight to the people the "enemies of America" in an attempt to rile up support for his War on Terror and expansion of the US Military's involvement in International Affairs worldwide.
Cyber needs to be centre stage for every world leader
It seems every day brings news of another high-profile cyberattack or intrusion affecting our personal data, national security or the very integrity and availability of the institutions and infrastructure on which we depend.
The potential futures of British power projection
The United Kingdom is a serious player on the world stage. We need to hit the ground running.
The impact of HMS Queen Elizabeth on British international relations
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her sister are symbols of national power due to their ability to project power and capability all over the world.
A timeline of voting rights in the UK
The evolution of voting rights in the United Kingdom is a fascinating journey marked by significant milestones. This timeline highlights the key moments when men and women in the UK secured the right to vote, underscoring the gradual and often challenging process of expanding democratic participation. Timeline of Voting Rights in the United Kingdom 1832 - The Reform Act 1832 (Representation of...
Peace and the Royal Navy
When World War II ended in August 1945, six years of bitter conflicted had honed the Royal Navy to a high peak in terms of training, equipment, operational efficiency and combat effectiveness. This article was submitted to the UK Defence Journal by renowned defence analyst Richard Beedall.
Building the new support ships overseas is not “a blow to the Clyde yards” – They’re not even bidding
An article in The Herald has oddly claimed that shipbuilding on the Clyde has "been dealt a blow" as new support vessels aren't going to be built there. The problem? The were never going to be, BAE aren't even bidding for them.
Who’s afraid of the ‘C word’? – A corvette based solution to the Royal Navy’s frigate problem
One thing is certain about the planned Type 31 Frigate for the Royal Navy – there is no consensus on what it should be or what it should do.
