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"We've Been Too Risk Averse!" Tobias Ellwood On Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia
Ukraine's bold incursion into Russia's Kursk region boosts morale and tests Putin's regime. Tobias Ellwood argues the West's hesitancy in fully supporting Ukraine limits their potential, urging a more assertive stance against Russia despite nuclear fears.
Unlike in the Cold War, back channels have gone and treaties have lapsed. A nuclear weapon is likely to be fired within ten years
Former minister Tobias Ellwood stresses the urgent need for the UK to bolster its defense strategy in response to evolving global threats. He advocates for increased defense spending, stronger international alliances, and modernized military capabilities.
'Climate change will soon overtake human conflict as the biggest global threat to life.'
Historically, mishandled periods of peace can suddenly turn into major wars. Time is running out to avert disaster
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.
We need a bigger NATO with Britain taking the lead. Putin's ambitions signal a return to Russian expansionism, threatening all of Europe. As global tensions rise, the call for increased defense budgets grows. Britain must spearhead efforts to counter emerging security challenges.
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.
It’s time to wake up before it's too late, and for Britain to lead the way in defending Western values
We MUST thwart China and Russia's mission to splinter our world into two
Ukraine’s recent military success requires us to think more strategically about what happens next. This is far from over
We seem to have lost the ability take calculated but resolute risks – and until that changes, Putin will take advantage
Re-arm, get real with the axis of autocracy… and kick the Russian ambassador out
Had Western forces taken a confident approach, Nato would have dispatched a division to support Ukraine and averted disaster
The strategic challenges facing the UK
China is winning in its war on the West from cyber space to the dark side of the moon