A US with fewer allies threatens global security
The modern US-led global order is in many ways a modern iteration of something developed by Great Britain at the beginning of the 19th century.
Russian soldiers’ wives increasingly outspoken in opposition
Russian soldiers' wives who have have emerged as one of the few sources of open criticism of the state's handling of Russia's war in Ukraine.
An independent Scotland, NATO & nukes – The problem
The position of the Scottish Government regarding Faslane could make joining NATO very difficult, if not impossible.
The heart of the British Army’s tubed artillery requirement
At the heart of the British Army’s tubed artillery requirement is the absolute need to maximise lethality and survivability argues Maj Gen (Retd) Simon Humphrey CBE.
HMS Diamond and a case study on disinformation
A false tweet regarding HMS Diamond being hit by Houthi rockets is the perfect case study in understanding the dynamics of disinformation.
‘Bigger is better’ or ‘small is beautiful’?
Martin Docherty-Hughes MP examines the implications of Scottish independence on national security and international relations, arguing that Scotland could thrive as an independent "normal" state.
Propaganda doesn’t work as well in Belarus as Russia
Ukraine war: why propaganda doesn’t work as well in Belarus as it does in Russia.
The methods of Russian interference in Scottish politics
Russia has been accused of using a range of tactics to interfere in the political process in Scotland, including cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and attempts to influence public opinion through social media.
Maritime power is undergoing a change
There is an increasing risk that western nations might lose their maritime dominance in the 21st century.
Why Ukraine is excited about downing two Russian aircraft
The loss of the A-50 and Il-22 are significant blows to Russian military capabilities in Ukraine.