By the Editor – one should not let the strategic concerns expressed in the editorial of this journal detract from the huge success of Op FORTIS and the UK CSG’s demonstration of global reach. The complexity of choreographing and executing such a deployment, with such beneficial effect generated with so many friends around the globe, alongside demonstration of commensurate resolve and capability in the face of those who routinely decry the UK’s ambitions, values and friendships, are feats deserving of much praise and respect. And in this, I am particularly indebted to our ‘own correspondents’ (…