US actions in Venezuela is an attack on international law
Europe keeps blinking. After Venezuela, next stop: Greenland. History is watching. Tobias Ellwood talks to BBC News.
International relations
A collection of 11 issues
“Authoritarianism Is On The Rise”: Tobias reacts to Starmer raising defence spending to 2.5%
Jeremy Kyle is joined by former Defence Select Committee chair Tobias Ellwood, discussing Keir Starmer’s announcement of a rise in defence spending. The Prime Minister announced the extra funding in response to “tyrant” Russian President Vladimir Putin and ongoing uncertainty over the US’s commitment to European security, although
I've met Donald Trump - this is the one policy Keir Starmer should change to win him over
Tobias Ellwood says Labour need to increase defence spending
Tobias warns "democracy is in retreat"
Tobias warns "democracy is in retreat" in speech in Georgia
The fog of war preventing Ukrainian victory is not on the battlefield - but in Western capitals.
Ukraine's struggle is compounded by Western indecision rather than battlefield failures.
This new Cold War is in real danger of turning hot
Historically, mishandled periods of peace can suddenly turn into major wars. Time is running out to avert disaster
Let's support Israel - but to destroy Hamas not Gaza
Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas is supported, but the neutralization of Hamas requires careful strategy. The article calls for international support and wise counsel to address the complex situation in Gaza, avoiding full-scale invasion while liberating Gazans from Hamas.
Ukraine could just be a skirmish in Xi and Putin's new world order
The article discusses the potential implications of the Ukraine conflict in shaping a new world order led by China and Russia. It highlights the West's struggle to respond effectively and suggests that the outcome of this conflict could determine global power dynamics for the rest of the century.
Putin cannot afford to lose: we must prepare for the war to turn even uglier
Ukraine’s recent military success requires us to think more strategically about what happens next. This is far from over
If Global Britain is to succeed, we must redefine our place in the world
Establishing a G10 with clout – committed to collective security, democracy and the rule of law – should be Boris Johnson's priority
3% of GDP on defence
Britain faces increasing global challenges and must upgrade its defense posture to maintain influence. The article calls for increased defense spending to 3% of GDP, improved strategic cooperation between government departments, and a bolder foreign policy to address global volatility.