Stabilisation and Humanitarian Response are likely to remain core functions for HMG and NATO in the near future. While developing a successful stabilisation strategy proved elusive in the counter-insurgency environments…
The recent flooding has shown there is much more to do in preparing the UK and its people from the impacts of flooding and storms. The National Security Council recognise…
I think we all agree that SDSR 2015 will be unlikely to change the fundamental strategic direction of SDSR 2010, despite the tumultuous 5 years in between the publication of…
Are we playing the short game as we get closer to SDSR 2015? Reportedly the Defence Secretary has stated that a 'war-weary' public will only accept interventions which are 'time-limited'. …
As we move into SDSR 2015, Chris writes on the Threats Ahead Read more http://defencewithac.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/the-threats-ahead.html
Wow, lets just nuke em all http://www.army-technology.com/features/featurefuture-factors-how-ground-force-technology-could-evolve-towards-2040-4149251/ In a recent article for Army Technology Rear Admiral Chris Parry made a number of statements that were most surprising. Some interesting points…
Introduction This short essay attempts to communicate a perceived change in our position within world affairs whilst we attempt to get our "house in order". It also tries very hard…
Everything was going well until I got to the first sentence The capabilities of HM Forces should be determined not by budgetary constraints but by a fully-developed strategy which defines…