News, Articles and Comment

Ed. The increasingly Joint and interservice nature of senior command raises fascinating possibilities regarding the career paths of future RN and RM officers. Through research and interviews the author asks, and answers, the question of what path a Royal Marine might follow to become First Sea Lord. A 30 minute read.

Ed. As a memorial and in tribute of his extensive contributions, the Digital and Editorial teams have compiled a complete archive of James Goldrick’s Naval Review letters, articles, reviews and eulogies.

Ed. The author takes to task the need for public engagement by the RN, if a sceptical public is to be convinced of the vital importance of the maritime nature of the British Way of War. A 10 minute read.

The latest book reviews are now available. The first is a history of shipwrecks, providing an introduction to the subject, […]

Ed. The author continues his long-standing [109/4, p. 528] critique of the efficacy of nuclear deterrence.

The latest book reviews are now available. One concerns the submarine, HMS Urge, lost off Malta in the Second World War, […]

Ed. Reflections on the current state of the UK’s strategic positioning amidst the background of an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable world. The author posits that the reality of medium power status means fundamentally reassessing the often ideologically driven assumptions that have brought the UK and the Royal Navy to this moment in history. A 40 minute read.

Ed. The author expands on their earlier letter (http://www.naval-review.com/journal-articles/sub-strategic-trident-2) addressing the threats of Russian nuclear weapons use in Ukraine

The latest book review is now available. It looks at the 2023 edition of the Seaforth World Naval Review: https://www.naval-review.com/book-reviews/seaforth-world-naval-review-2023/