News, Articles and Comment

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers an important and timely book examining the development of Russian military thought.

Ed. With the war in Ukraine escalating into a European ‘grey zone’ conflict, the author considers the First Sea Lord fit to the task of reestablishing Britain’s maritime role in terms of NATO strategy, recognition of a leadership situation different yet similar to that of the early 20th century. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author considers the rapid progress in drone development, and what challenges will need to be overcome towards maintaining defensive capabilities in an increasingly contested battlespace. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author comments on Cdre Steve Jermy’s recent article regarding the imperative for a negotiated solution to the Ukraine War.

Ed. The author’s USNI prize-winning article on future icebreaker developmental possibilities for the US Coast Guard. Foreign purchases may be the best option for overcoming domestic capacity deficiencies. Originally published in the USNI’s Proceedings, August edition. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author investigates the lack of sea control consideration in the Defence Reviews of the Counter-Insurgency (COIN) dominated era during the War on Terror. A 30 minute read.

Ed. Our correspondent pursues the strategic weaknesses embodied in the UK’s energy policy.

Ed. The author argues for a nuanced approach to modernising Command and Control (C2) in search of a NATO ‘match fit’ – while avoiding the pitfalls of restrictive doctrine and over-reliance on technology. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author provides a tour d’horizon of the strategic history of the last century, and the implications for understanding the US’s role in the multipolar world. A 15 minute read.