Can’t Afford To, Can’t Afford No To
It is fashionable to say that defence of the realm is a governments most important duty. There is a chivalric, statesman like air
PMCs on Safari – How Russian Mercenary Groups are Shaping Geopolitics from within Africa
The Africa Corps are back on tour! One might plausibly mistake this for Rommel’s infamous North Africa Campaign; however, this tribute act is instead a Kremlin-backed private military corporation. The African continent
The Dismal Case of the Russian War Machine
What do Flamingos, an Epidemic and a Drone Factory all have in common? They signify the dismal state of the Russian war machine. With the frontline growing more stable, this year has highlighted the
Explainer: What is the UK’s Kleptocracy Problem?
The growing geopolitical instability begs the question of how the UK is going to protect itself and allies from enabling its adversaries.
Opinion: Trump shows his hand on Ukraine
US President Trump has said he had a “lengthy and productive” phone call to Russian president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, in a surprise
Why Europe Should be Paying Close Attention to Georgia
If Europe’s inaction on the Georgian election is interpreted by Russia as a green-light, the future of democratic elections may be at risk.
This week in PMQs: Immigration Policy, The Fall of Assad and Defence Spending
IMMIGRATION: Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clashed over immigration policy this week. Last week, the Leader of The Opposition decided that she
Explainer: Geopolitical Poker in Ukraine – A Week of Escalations
The ongoing war in Ukraine is one of bluffs, raises and daring calls. This week was no exception and if anything, these key
Bellingcat’s Online War on Putin’s Disinformation
Information is the currency of the modern age, and with traditional news sources and social media information channels owned by multinational corporations, it
Opposing Putin: The Death of Alexei Navalny
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died this week, thus reemphasising the difficulty of speaking out in Putin’s Russia. Navalny was a Russian anti-corruption