News, Articles and Comment

Ed. In the tradition of Herman Kahn, and with the Strategic Defence Review in mind, the author ‘thinks the unthinkable’ on the subject of Russian expansionism, US retrenchment, and the future of NATO. Originally published in The Article. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Picture from HMS Scott‘s multi beam side scan sonar.

Ed. Expanding upon his previous writing on the theme of maritime homeland defence, the author argues for a more proactive approach by the RN to tackle an increasing array of ‘grey zone’ threats. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The author continues his tour d’horizon appreciation of the Ukraine War a third year in [111/2, p. 18 & 112/1, p. 11], providing a window view into the anarchic world of 2025. A 25 minute read.

Ed. “Safe at home, strong abroad” The Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave his annual RUSI lecture on 4 December 2024. (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Ed. The Arctic, containing vast mineral and energy resources and strategically located transoceanic sea routes, is situated to become a vital flank in renewed global great power competition. Is Britain’s strategy keeping up? A 10 minute read.

Ed. In this second place Hooper Prize article, the author argues that information warfare versus conventional forces represents a false dichotomy, as both bring associated risks and rewards for long term deterrence. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author’s Gold Prize winning essay for the First Sea Lord’s 2024 essay competition imagines what lessons the Commander of the Black Sea Fleet might impart to a successor. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author brings his trademark counterintuitive approach to the SDR, challenging policymakers to address systemic deficiencies in terms of force structure. A 10 minute read.