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?
A cut above
Above all is the quietude, broken only by the snipping chatter of several scissors
The failure of Anglican managerialism
The decline in church attendance is a symptom of deeper problems than poor management
Has the US acted in good faith over Ukraine?
Weakening Russia seems to have been more important than strengthening Ukraine
Common prayer
Britain, and her monarchy, have a language fitted for times of joy and sorrow alike — so why does the Church of England make such poor use of our traditional liturgy?
Turning a blind eye to a tilted playing field
Not only is it a page-turner, it’s also an essential manual for defending women’s sport
Is Britain on course for abortion up to birth?
Diana Johnson’s amendment creates a medical and legal vacuum that would endanger women and their babies
Whisperings of the cruel sea
Britten: Concertos (Orfeo)
Playfulness and tedium
Stravinsky, Petrushka; Debussy, Jeux and Prelude (Decca)
Less than an animal?
It is surely wrong that animal foetuses enjoy more protection under the law than human ones
Sticky situation
Everyone’s Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe was different. All were revolting