Ukraine

The war must yet be won, however both German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have called for a “Marshall Plan” style commitment to…

The dual-use conundrum

In the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, there has emerged something of an unlikely hero. Known as the TB-2, it is a medium-range reconnaissance and strike drone…

McCarthy’s fall and the far-right influence on American foreign policy

The United States Congress has descended, once again, into chaos. Last week, Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy lost his grip on congressional…

Power of Siberia 2: Moving beyond a pipe dream?

Cut off from Europe after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is “pivoting to Asia”, and especially China, to find alternative markets for natural gas. Moscow wants a larger share of…

Ukraine counteroffensive makes gains but dark clouds loom in Washington

In the last two weeks there have been positive developments for Ukraine’s counteroffensive but also worrying signs regarding long-term support from the United States. Successful…

Ukraine has Moscow in its crosshairs but that shouldn’t make us squeamish

Kyiv is quiet at night. Unlike other European capitals, where the chatter of cars and party-goers continues into the morning, Ukraine’s curfew means there’s scarcely a sound after…

Danger Will Robinson: Warfighting robots fast approaching

Ernest Hemingway famously wrote bankruptcies happen “gradually, then suddenly”. Given two events last week, this might also succinctly describe the rise of robot warfighting. A…

Europe’s last war

Sometimes, watching the latest news, Europe’s last war comes to mind. At this time 30 years ago, the conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the deadliest chapter in the violent break-up…

The Baltic response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have been some of the most significant supporters of Ukraine following the invasion by Russia in February 2022, contributing the…

Fake news, propaganda, and the withering of commitment to truth

Book review: Alan Philps, The Red Hotel (Headline, 2023) In war, truth is supposed always to be the first casualty. We owe that insight to an isolationist American Senator,…