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
Photo credit: Shutterstock Our November event in Parliament, hosted by the Henry Jackson Society, brought a quietly radical idea into Westminster: what if we treated trauma not just with words … Continued
Photo credit: Wikipedia Commons All autocracies want to control access to information. By doing so, they can control narratives, reinforce their propaganda claims, and prevent competing information from reaching citizens. … Continued
Photo credit: Palo Verde LinkedIn From afar, they look like giant pears glistening in the daylight. Nuclear power plants are immediately recognisable. In the United Kingdom, there are currently five … Continued
Photo credit: Shutterstock Donald Trump’s 28-point Ukraine “peace” proposal is less a genuine ceasefire plan than a punitive diktat imposed on the victim of aggression. It is a new Treaty … Continued
Photo credit: Shutterstock Vaccination rates are falling at an alarming pace across the globe – a trend that poses a serious threat to public health and the collective progress achieved … Continued
Photo credit: Reuters An explosion on a railway line in Poland has been traced back to Russia. Polish President Donald Tusk told NATO allies that Poland’s “worst suspicions” about whether … Continued
Photo credit: Shutterstock Migration is not usually thought of as a weapon. But to the Kremlin, it has become yet another instrument of war – a means of destabilising its … Continued
Photo credit: Shutterstock It has been 365 days since the canopy collapsed on the recently reconstructed train station in Novi Sad (Serbia), killing sixteen people. In that single moment, a … Continued
From a lookout above Nablus, the city opens like a relief map: minarets, markets, alleys stacked into the hills. The red‑and‑white signs are impossible to miss: warnings that Israeli citizens … Continued
Image Credit: Reuters This week saw intense military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistani forces struck targets across Afghanistan in retaliation for terrorism against Pakistan perpetrated by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, an … Continued
Photo credit: Roman Karak This week marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea. The hermit tyranny regularly hosts extravagant parades to mark significant anniversaries, … Continued
One of the most striking features of the ongoing war between Israel and Iran is how swiftly it has escalated and how quickly it might conclude. This is not a … Continued
The Henry Jackson Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Stinger as Chief Operating Officer. Ryan brings a wealth of experience with over a decade of political campaigning … Continued
The Henry Jackson Society is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rt Honourable Sir Brandon Lewis CBE as a Trustee to our board of directors. Sir Brandon brings a … Continued
The Henry Jackson Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Major (Ret.) Andrew Fox as our new Research Fellow. Andrew joins us following a commendable and distinguished career in … Continued
As with most innovations, the political sphere lagged behind the business world in adapting to the social media age. Early attempts to utilise such platforms were clumsy – including a … Continued
As the election day nears, polling data often shows significant shifts. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors and understanding these elements provides valuable insights into the actions of … Continued
As the parties unveil their manifestos this week, the Policy and Communications team at HJS looks at the role manifestos play in General Elections. We aim to detail how manifestos … Continued
