Urbicide and the Russian-Ukrainian war
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine graphically reminds us that wars often destroy cities. This essay responds to the numerous articles that are applying the
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Forgetting Afghanistan? An Enquiry into an Inquiry
A report published by the House of Commons Defence Committee in February 2023 titled, ‘Withdrawal from Afghanistan’ reminds us of the significant, costly, and lengthy
The Russian Army’s fallen God of War
‘The situation on the front line during the special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine is largely determined by the nature of
Unravelling the true meaning of the Saudi-Iran peace deal
The Chinese-brokered Saudi-Iran peace deal has generated a lot of news about China’s serious diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. Has China achieved a diplomatic
Reserves – what are they good for?
Executive summary Successive independent reviews of Reserve Forces have sought to recommend an increase in capacity and adopt a more flexible approach to harnessing a
Russian Shipbuilding Takes a Big Hit – What’s Next?
Shipbuilding was one of the worst hit sectors following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The legacy of this industrial disaster for 100,000s
Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Good Enough: Abandoning Time-Based Promotions
“It is what it is” is one of the most harmful sayings in the British Army’s lexicon. Accompanied with a shrug of the shoulders and
Ballistic – overhauling defence capability one app at a time
Introduction Ballistic is a mobile app that can be used to calculate the point from where parachutists should be released so that they can reach
Air mobility and the war in Ukraine
On 17 January 2022, the Government of the United Kingdom announced that it would be supplying weapons to Ukraine. The first Royal Air Force (RAF)
Are we all process monkeys now?
Do you spend your day answering emails, ticking off training objectives and signing forms, or are you pursuing organisational priorities and building valuable things? Much