Operation Flow and the Ukrainian Withdrawal from Kursk
In August 2024 a surprise Ukrainian incursion in Kursk Oblast resulted in the capture of 1,376 square kilometres of Russian territory. Over the next six
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Delivering Advantage: People as a Capability
One of the most pernicious myths in Defence, certainly in the UK, is that ‘people are our greatest asset’. Objectively, defence does not see People
What if Europe had to fight tonight – without the Americans?
Introduction As the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from NATO increases, Europe faces not just a political crisis but a military emergency. No longer shielded
On Being a Male Feminist in the Army
“The British Army’s culture is built upon strong values, high standards and a sense of belonging to an effective fighting force.” ~Director Personnel The British
Ukrainian Service Women
On the eve of the invasion of Ukraine, there were around 31,000 servicewomen and female MOD employees in the Ukrainian armed forces. This represented around
Israel’s Victory Doctrine Achieves Indeterminant Outcomes
On January 19, 2025, a ceasefire was agreed to after nearly 16 months of continuous combat in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. In short order,
Failing at Echelon: Napoleon in the 1812 Russia Campaign
Introduction In June of 1812, the French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, led a massive European coalition against the Russian Empire to compel adherence to French economic
Reworking the strategy of strategic communication
Editor’s note: This style of article is also a move from our more traditional analytical articles. However, we valued the first person experience it offers
The state we are in – British Army decline
General Sanders was evidently as blunt as he felt he could be in his valedictory communication when standing down as Chief of the General Staff
Hooper Prize – Third Place: Falklands Analysed.
Third Place (Joint) LH(EW) Lewis Batch, Northwood HQ It is more than 40 years since the Falklands conflict. Evaluate the challenges the Royal Navy face