News, Articles and Comment

Ed. For Bastille Day, the author considers the past and future of the relationship between the Marine Nationale and the Royal Navy, a vital pillar in the European defence architecture. With a foreword by the First Sea Lord. A 20 minute read.

Ed. With historical and contemporary examples in mind, the author reconsiders naval strike as an indirect method of pursuing sea control. A 20 minute read.

Ed. The Naval Staff Research author contends that the current warfare transformation demonstrates a systemic technological model favouring the defensive or, in naval terms, sea denial. How should the RN, which must act offensively to achieve policy objectives, adapt? A 10 minute read.

Ed. A balanced and insightful investigation into the iconoclastic leadership style of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, master organiser and exacting operational planner. A 45 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers John Nichol’s new book, Blitz, which provides a powerful, poignant and timely discussion of particularly the Home Front in the Second World War as well as contemporary challenges.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book examining the maritime campaigns in the Atlantic and northwestern European waters and contribution to Allied victory in the Second World War.

Ed. The expert authors investigate the history of 21^st century space warfare, a legally undefined arena for grey zone conflict. A 25 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book originally published in 2014, which provides a biography of Pearl Witherington, who served in the SOE during the Second World War.

Ed. The author compares the Dardanelles campaign of 1915-1916 and the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz with respect to the use of force. A 5 minute read.