War
The dismal state of British defence
The UK’s defence strategy is a combination of hope and vibes
From El-Alamein to Ukraine
How has the nature of warfare changed since World War Two?
Join the escalation?
That world war may not erupt imminently is no excuse for being complacent
End of the Long Peace?
Our technological and institutional sophistication will not eliminate conflict
How to be realistic on Ukraine
There is a route to peace, but it will take compromise
The dangerous fallacy of “self-deterrence”
The concept makes little sense and could create serious risks
Israel, the ICJ and the plausibility of genocide
Commentators are misunderstanding the provisional measures of the International Court of Justice
The Royal British Legion’s day to forget
The “Pride poppy” demeans what should be a dignified occasion
Israel and the danger of perpetual war
Friends of Israel should be alarmed about the prospect of fighting on numerous fronts
Why Ukraine almost certainly cannot win
And why the war is likely to continue anyway
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The “junk food advertising ban” is indigestible nonsense
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