Gary Blackburn
Dr Gary Blackburn is an honorary fellow of the Centre for Security Studies at the University of Hull. Gary has taught Security Studies and Military History at the Universities of Leeds and Hull, respectively. @gjb70 https://twitter.com/gjb70
Realism and realities
What theory of geopolitics does the Integrated Review serve?
The dismal state of British defence
The UK’s defence strategy is a combination of hope and vibes
The uneasy aftermath of the Austrian elections
Will the Austrian establishment close ranks against the Freedom Party?
Why Twitter needs the libs
Strange as it sounds, we will miss them if they go
Out of Africa
You can say what you like about European empires, but they improved African cooking
Fear Ireland’s shadow banks
The Emerald Isle is ripe for a volatile market correction
Labour has a conspiracy problem
Dawn Butler MP should reevaluate her eccentric ideas
Countdown to energy apocalypse
What will happen when the wind doesn’t blow?
Making a mockery of Labour
The ministers just can’t yet do chaos like the Tories could
Sectarianism contra socialism
How did “left-wing” MPs end up voting for the VAT exemption for private schools?