by Dr Helena Ivanov As Russia’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum approaches, the Kremlin is once again seeking to secure support from influential Western voices. Often referred to as Russia’s … Continued
If reports are true and the Defence Secretary has quit on the eve of the Defence Investment Plan, we should be very worried. Not particularly because of the resignation itself, … Continued
by Dr John Hemmings Last week, while meeting with President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping railed against Japan’s “remilitarization”, in what has been called a “heated” diatribe. Demetri Sevatopulo, … Continued
by Dr Helena Ivanov In the latest in a growing series of AI-created deepfakes, the newest victim was Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. A few days ago, Meloni posted fake … Continued
by Michael McManus Stories are emerging that Vladimir Putin has become increasingly fearful on the eve of this month’s Victory Day commemorations. According to reports in the press, the intelligence … Continued
by Major (Ret) Andrew Fox Iran has learned a lesson that Hamas demonstrated in Gaza: in the age of social media, the side that influences emotion can fracture coalitions and … Continued
Dr Bahram Ghiassee is a London-based nuclear analyst, visiting academic at University of Surrey, and Associate Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society. Attacks on nuclear and radiological facilities and the subsequent release of radioactivity pose … Continued
Dr John Hemmings There is a bit of a debate about whether or not Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iran is working. The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board argued this … Continued
For much of its history, NATO burden-sharing has been understood primarily as a political issue centred on fairness—how much each member contributes relative to the United States. Yet this framing … Continued
Iran is well known for its support for armed proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Recently, its drones and rockets have shaken the region. But something much more silent … Continued
After years of concern over Hungary’s democratic trajectory, a moment of political rupture has finally arrived. On Sunday, Peter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán in a landslide, securing a two-thirds majority … Continued
In late February 2026, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the brutal architect of Iran’s theocratic regime for over three decades, was finally killed in US-Israeli airstrikes. His death should have been a moment of … Continued
I recently returned from Ukraine, where I met officials, military personnel, and civilians living through one of the defining conflicts of our time. What I saw there was not simply … Continued
Experts have long warned that Arctic summers are likely to be largely ice-free by 2040. This will open up significant new opportunities – from shorter global transit routes to access to a region long … Continued
The phrase “the forgotten war” might be somewhat misleading, as almost no one in Europe has forgotten Ukraine. We know the approved nouns. We say sovereignty, invasion, resistance, aid. We support … Continued
Britain’s open borders is a disaster waiting to happen. With Iran increasingly desperate to strike back against the West, one of the most effective weapons at Tehran’s disposal would be activating sleeper agents already embedded … Continued
The recent Defence Select Committee discussion on prototype warfare may prove more consequential than it first appeared. For years, it has been an open secret between Whitehall and Main Building … Continued
The recent back-and-forth over the Chagos Archipelago has many scratching their heads over what has long been a minor outpost in the UK’s overseas territories. Mauritius, a tiny nation in … Continued
In recent days, a decision by the Parole Board to approve the early release of convicted Islamist terrorist Zahid Iqbal has reignited a serious debate about how Britain manages serious … Continued
Amid the scandal of Grok allowing the creation of sexualised images of children, the release of the Epstein files (in which he is mentioned), and the seemingly endless public spats he continues … Continued
The recent Defence Select Committee discussion on prototype warfare may prove more consequential than it first appeared. For years, it has been an open secret between Whitehall and Main Building … Continued
During his second term, President Trump has ramped up his campaign for the annexation of Greenland. He has often cited national security concerns and the threats posed to NATO by … Continued
The security dynamics of the Arabian Peninsula have long hinged on a key assumption: that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite occasional disagreements, would ultimately remain aligned. This partnership has … Continued
In January 2026, online military commentary site War on the Rocks published a piece by retired Col. Andy Milburn that sharply criticises the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) over civilian harm … Continued
Ukraine is famously cold and temperatures can regularly drop to minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter. This winter, the temperatures reached minus 24 degrees. Against this backdrop, access to reliable … Continued
Snow is not common in Israel, but around the Golan Heights, the white-peaked cap of Mount Hermon looms in the distance above the town of Majdal Shams. This predominantly Druze town has a … Continued
Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland is not a territorial fantasy. It is a strategic signal. It only makes sense if you accept his underlying belief that NATO, as currently constituted, … Continued
It was heralded as a “free speech” platform that would vanquish the so-called “woke mind virus.” Users flocked to it, buoyed by Elon Musk’s promise that “you are the media … Continued
This week, North Korea tested a hypersonic missile for the first time in its history. Unlike ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles can be guided at all stages in flight, and at … Continued
Picture credit: Shutterstock “DELIVERING PEACE”, the giant blue banner read. The date: 26 October 2025. The scene: the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in the Malaysian capital. Everything – from the … Continued
