News, Articles and Comment

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers the latest edition of Geoffrey Till’s Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century.

Ed. Originally published in November 2012 [100/4, p. 363], members may find this article from the NR’s archive instructive as to how geostrategic developments in the Persian Gulf have changed (or not) over the past decade and a half. A 25 minute read.

Ed. The author considers the lessons of the late-19^th century Jeune École, a historical cautionary tale reflective of the introduction of naval drone warfare. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Our correspondent continues his narrative of Operation HIGHMAST during the recent transit of the Red Sea, reflecting on developments in those tense waters. A 5 minute read.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the life of Captain Kidd, written by his ‘ninth great-grandson’.

BRE. The latest book review is now available. It considers a book exploring the life of George Lowther, a pirate, subsequently pardoned and served in the Royal Navy.

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 considers the causes and potential remedies for oceanic piracy, a perennial threat requiring both broad and narrow solutions. A 10 minute read.

Ed. Channeling Jon Sumida and Nicholas Lambert, the author reproduces National Archives documents to demonstrate the reality of the RN’s approach to submarine development at the turn of the 20^th century. A 10 minute read.