A call to arms
For the first time in decades, the media is abuzz with talk of National Service. This follows comments by the Defence Secretary, who has described
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What to expect if you are captured by Russian forces
The British Army began formal conduct after capture training following the Korean War (1950-53). At the end of the conflict as many as 12,733 allied
Just War in Gaza
The violence beamed into our living rooms since 7 October is heartbreaking. On a human level, the high-definition suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians can
Afghan Air Wars by Michael Napier
Michael Napier has come up with a bit of a gem here. This is a highly detailed and fascinating insight into how both Russian and
#WavellReviews Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves
Introduction From reading the news over the last 5 years, it is clear that members of the Armed Forces and Civil Service are not always
The bane of Western military strategy – Technological Determinism
As Stephen Biddle has so presciently stated, we have witnessed both the confirmation and denial of the importance of technology in war over the past
Operational Art Reborn – Part Two
“I was raised on Russian military doctrine, and I still think that the science of war is all located in Russia.” General Valerri Zaluzhny, Commander-in-Chief of
How did Russian defence industry perform in 2023?
Wars are good for domestic defence industry – or should be. President Putin’s ‘special military operation’ has reversed this rule. In 2022 it was possible
War’s Changed Landscape – How has War changed?
War’s changed landscape – how modern war has changed. Available here from Howgate Publishing For Defence and Security practitioners, engaging in academic debate about their
Japan sends Naval Deployment to the Indian Ocean.
Japan has a naval deployment in the Indian Ocean. This is a milestone for deeper Naval cooperation. In the last week of July and the