When the US Defence Secretary was asked on Fox News if he agreed that Russia attacked Ukraine unprovoked, Pete Hegseth paused before replying, “It’s complicated.” Hegseth was just one of Donald Trump’s inner circle on the weekend news circuit promoting a dangerous re-write of the Ukraine war. This
After a valiant three-year battle, Ukraine will cede one-fifth of its land to Russia, Putin lives on to fight another day, and America is pulling out of Europe. This is game-changing. The repercussions for NATO’s survival, Europe’s security, and Britain’s own defences are immense. Straightway, there should
by Tobias Ellwood First published in the Daily Mail on 7 January 2025 Fighter pilots call it the 'flash-to-bang' window. The time interval between the detection of a major threat – 'the flash' and our response to neutralise it – 'the bang'. In that critical period,
As we search for clues about America’s future, Piers Morgan and other Trump allies insist, “Judge Trump by his actions, not his words.” But we’ve now witnessed more than enough action to understand what it all means. The pieces of the Trump puzzle are clear enough to reveal
Published in The Mail of Sunday 24th November 2024 Putin’s recent use of an advance hypersonic missile in Ukraine should serve as a resounding wake-up call across Whitehall. These new advanced, long-range, air-launched weapons travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and can evade traditional defences by zigzagging unpredictably and
Tobias Ellwood says Labour need to increase defence spending
'Leaving the Single Market was not on the ballot paper. We need to return,' says Tobias Ellwood
Ukraine’s created a rare turning point in this conflict - only with increased Western support can it be exploited
Ukraine's struggle is compounded by Western indecision rather than battlefield failures.
The article proposes charging £1 yearly for social media access to introduce accountability. It argues that anonymity has led to misinformation and harmful behavior online, and that this small fee would make users think twice about their actions while preserving privacy.
A chance to honour past heroes and show we can still stand up to tyranny
Updating our defense posture isn’t just about increasing conventional combat mass. The full spectrum of warfare — including cyber, space, gray zone, training and the ability to rapidly replenish stockpiles — must all be factored in.
Look up - the nuclear arms race is back. As arms control treaties expire, China and Russia are stockpiling low yield tactical nuclear weapons, making the world more dangerous than during the Cold War. The West lacks a coherent strategy to address this evolving threat.
Unlike in the Cold War, back channels have gone and treaties have lapsed. A nuclear weapon is likely to be fired within ten years
As the specter of populism now stretches across the West, it’s diminishing our collective ability to check the advance of authoritarianism.
'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 can upgrade Brexit and ease the cost of living by going back to the single market
‘Terrorists are taking advantage of the Ukraine distraction to regroup and rearm’
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
NATO must move troops in now - or face a cold war where Russia and China are potent allies
'If this isn't what defeat looks like, I don't know what does': US-born Tory defence chairman TOBIAS ELLWOOD on Biden's 'geo-strategic blunder'
This shabby and perilous retreat from Afghanistan could prove to be the West's worst own goal this century
Establishing a G10 with clout – committed to collective security, democracy and the rule of law – should be Boris Johnson's priority
The Integrated Review must clarify the UK’s approach to security and our position on the world stage
The world needs leadership. It is crying out for the western partners to invigorate what it is that we stand for
The strategic challenges facing the UK
The UK must prepare for a dangerous decade and seek a more influential role
China is winning in its war on the West from cyber space to the dark side of the moon
'It is the ideal vantage point to observe, confuse or even kill the enemy below': TOBIAS ELLWOOD on how Britain needs a new arm of the RAF to stop China and Russia colonising space
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.
“Britain should be stepping forward onto the international stage more vigorously”