Xi-ism, Trumpism, and the Unravelling of the World Order
On the current trajectory, our world is splintering. States, especially in the Global South, are being forced to choose sides.Yet, Xi-ism and Trumpism are incompatible...
Press Archive
A collection of 66 issues
A New Direction for Development in Africa
Ruto’s call isn’t just noise. It’s necessity. Africa’s next chapter will be written by leaders brave enough to ditch old crutches and imagine a different future – one built on people, skills, and ideas, not just on what lies beneath the soil.
All smiles after Alaska and Washington
History shows that when America and Europe are not on the same page, the world becomes more dangerous. And it’s not just Russia that takes advantage of a divided West.
Why Defence and Aid Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
Does terrorism not threaten our economy? Do cyber-attacks and ransomware not harm UK businesses? Doesn’t instability abroad lead to migration and asylum pressures at home? These challenges are best tackled at their source.
Europe’s Moment To Step Up & Unite
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.
Ukraine Cannot be left out of any negotiations with Russia Boom – The Penny Has Finally Dropped
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.
If the British people knew how vulnerable we are to a missile strikes...
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'.
A Spectre Is Haunting America—The Spectre of Trumpism
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
Trump's 'absurd' position on Ukraine risks WW3, ex-defence minister warns
TOBIAS ELLWOOD: Putin's hypersonic missile attack in Ukraine should serve as a resounding wake-up call
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