Corona Virus: What Next?
COVID-19 presents an opportunity for the UK Government to reassess its relationship with the private sector to increase collaboration for defence....
Category : Domains
COVID-19 What if China Wins?
Editor’s note: This article was entered into the Wavell Room corona virus competition and finished in the top 5. ‘We are prepared to sacrifice 300...
Influencing the mind of an adversary
Executive summary This article considers how UK Defence might influence the mind of an adversary, learning from and using techniques employed in the past. Examples...
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...
Warfare, Dinner Jackets, Hammers and Nails
COVID-19 and the military’s contribution to the nation’s requirement for increased human security has been instructive. Transport aircraft, logisticians, and counter-disinformation warriors are performing admirably,...
On the Toxicity of the ‘Warrior’ Ethos
Do you remember how successful Zack Snyder’s 2006 film, 300, was? It enjoyed a popular, if not cult, following amongst military personnel. Its popularity generated...
The United States Marine Corps is Changing. Why Should we Care?
The USMC is changing and the reforms offer an insight into US strategic policy making. Why should the UK care about it?...
The Viability of Jungle Operations at Night
This article explores the experience of the British Army in preparing for jungle night operations. It concludes that they are possible, but not recommended....
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...
Hunt, the Replacement
Minehunters – they’re ugly, made of plastic, full of muppets and getting old. This is why we should replace them. Navy discussions at the moment...