Strike Brigades – More than Just a Medium Weight Capability
Have you noticed how easy it is to deploy a Royal Navy frigate or submarine? During the recent stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz British
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Will Soleimani’s Death Strengthen the Islamic Republic of Iran?
This article examines the consequences of the US strike to kill General Soleimani, the Iranian General in command of the Quds force.
Veterans Homelessness at the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
So this is Christmas, and what have you done? John Lennon Homelessness tugs at the heartstrings and especially so in December. A recent report suggests
Wavell Room 2019 Review
It’s that time of year again, the 2019 Wavell Room Review marked by the Chief of Defence Staff’s Annual Lecture at the Royal United Services
We Need to Talk About Your Military Appraisal
We need to talk about the British military appraisal system. This article argues it largely works but identifies some work on points...
A coming bio-tech revolution in warfare
Following a spate of reports and public announcements over the summer of 2019 it appears the potential for a bio-tech revolution is fast approaching. The
Christmas #PME: Looking for something to read?
2019 has been an excellent year for professional military education (PME). This article contains the top picks from the Wavell Room's team of editors.
Alcohol, Moderation and the Military; ‘Tis the Season to be Merry.
“By the time you read this, I’ll be almost 800 days sober…” Moderation… What does that word mean to you? How would you define it
Cheer Ship! A First Naval Birthday Review
A week is a long time in politics (and goodness me, of late an hour or two of House of Commons shenanigans feels like a
Stabilisation 2.0? Insights from the Somali and African Union operations in Lower Shabelle
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is the organization’s longest, largest, most expensive and most deadly peace operation.