The Need to Challenge Our Industry Partners
At a recent conference I attended, with many defence industry key players, we spent a lot of time learning how we are transforming the way...
Category : People and Leadership
Why We Need A Modern Theory of Special Warfare to Thrive in the Human Domain
“We have been inclined to believe that our armed forces are excessively professional and regular. This war [WW2] has shown, as others have done before...
The ‘Warrior Culture’ is more than a Badge
When an individual adopts the warrior ethos, do they understand it? Looking 'ally' is one thing but understanding warriors takes far longer....
So you want to be ‘Feminist AF’?
It’s a rhetorical question, of course. If you want to be the best Armed Forces, then the only way to go is Feminist. If you...
Reshaping Infantry Careers
The British Infantry needs to redefine its career structures and this article argues for formally establishing infantry trades. This will help in recruiting and retaining...
Tackling Corona Virus in the Islamic Republic of Iran
International responses to the COVID-19 (the corona virus) have been shaped according to national politics and priorities. This article looks at the response of the...
“There’s something wrong with our bloody leaders…”
The Royal Navy is running a manning deficit of 5%, has been highlighted by the National Audit Office as routinely underestimating and over-engineering equipment projects, and recently failed in...
Respectable Disagreements: Presidential StratComms
Now that you have had the opportunity to consider the position argued by Laurens, I offer to you a contrasting assessment of President Trump’s communications....
Respectable Disagreements: Presidential StratComms
Welcome to a new series with the Wavell Room, “Respectable Disagreements”. Here, two authors will examine an issue from opposing sides. Not a debate, per...
The Importance of Gender Neutral Language for Defence
Why is adopting gender-neutral language so difficult for the Armed Forces? In 2017, a training establishment was widely ridiculed in the press for having suggested a fairly mild...