Cloud Cuckoo Land
One of the greatest problems with UK defence and security policy is the complete and utter disconnect between aspirations and reality. Having successively cut the
July 19, 2015
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Blog Posts
Short-form opinion, updates and information.
The UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF)
The UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) launched on 01 April 2015. This new funding instrument has replaced the Conflict (Prevention) Pool. The UK
July 10, 2015
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Slim Pickings in Iraq
Below is an extract from a recent MoD update on RAF operations over Iraq; 25 January: a Reaper was once again on patrol over northern
January 31, 2015
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OP SHADER Pictures and Video
A collection of images and videos from Operation SHADER, the UK operation against ISIS, in Iraq. RAF Tornado aircraft armed with Paveway IV precision guided
September 28, 2014
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The Twitter Fight Against ISIS
Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and other social media platforms are revolutionising the way conflicts are reported upon, influenced and to record events as they happen. Real time
September 28, 2014
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August 10, 2014
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UK Aid Destined for Iraq
A collection of images from Brize Norton showing humanitarian aid being loaded onto RAF C130 Hercules aircraft in preparation for air dropping over Iraq. Included
August 9, 2014
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ISIS and the UK’s Defence Response
An analysis of what ISIS really means for the defence of the United Kingdom and what our response should be A quote to start There’s
June 25, 2014
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Think Defence
UK defence and security; analysis, reference content, opinions and resources.