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The Earl of Sandwich reviews 'The Burning Question'
Books & culture
By Earl of Sandwich
The Earl of Sandwich reviews 'The Burning Question'
Andrew Gilmour has made a rare attempt to understand the triple nexus of climate change, conflict and migration
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Defence
By James Heappey MP
The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory
Resolving the stalemate in Congress over the latest US military aid package for Ukraine is a big moment.
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As 'Red Lines' Crossed In Middle East
Defence
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As "Red Lines" Crossed In Middle East
Middle East experts have said that the UK is entering "new territory" in addressing escalating conflict in the region, with Foreign Secretary David Cameron faced with making decisions without precedent.
Iran Sent Missiles To Russia, Defence Secretary Indicates
Defence
Iran Sent Missiles To Russia, Defence Secretary Indicates
Grant Shapps has delivered the clearest hint yet that Iran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia.
It’s time for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state
Foreign affairs
By Alex Sobel MP
It’s time for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state
Having just returned from four days in Israel-Palestine, it is clear to me that we need the international community to take serious action. Not just to secure a ceasefire and release hostages in the short term, but to create a political horizon that will lead to a long-term political resolution to the conflict.
Western indecision is turning the tide against Ukraine
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood
Western indecision is turning the tide against Ukraine
It is easy to spin how Vladimir Putin is losing this war. Ukraine has liberated half the territory occupied by Russia since its invasion exactly two years ago. He’s lost over 3,000 main battle tanks and is now emptying Russian prisons to replace almost half a million casualty on the front line.
Why now is the time for Russia to be declared a terrorist state
Foreign affairs
By Alex Rennie
Why now is the time for Russia to be declared a terrorist state
In a game of odd one out, choose between North Korea, Syria, Iran and Russia. All four are despotic regimes, committed to stamping out human rights and democracy. As the kindling of the Arab Spring was lit around the Mediterranean from 2011, Assad in Syria, backed by Putin, ruthlessly used chemical weapons on his own people.
Britain is not prepared for World War Three
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
Britain is not prepared for World War Three
It is commonly held that there are no votes in defence. At the forthcoming general election, it is just possible that defence will get more than its customary cursory treatment.
Rishi Sunak Says UK Strikes Against Houthis Were Self Defence
Defence
Rishi Sunak Says UK Strikes Against Houthis Were Self Defence
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged people to not "fall for the malign narrative" that the UK strikes on the Houthis in Yemen were concerning the conflict between Israel and Gaza, arguing it was instead a simple matter of self defence and upholding freedom of navigation for British vessels.
Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Ukraine is slowly winning against Putin, the UK must show it is prepared to continue leading the support effort
This week, the snow and ice returned to Ukraine. On the Black Sea, a once-in-a-century storm sent what was left of the Russian navy scuttling for shelter. Even the Crimea’s recently constructed defences were swept away. In war, winter means new challenges and new dangers as hypothermia and ice stalk the trenches and cripple equipment. The injured die in the field, cold, alone and in silence.
The UK has a key role to play in fighting for peace in Sudan
Foreign affairs
By Vicky Ford MP
The UK has a key role to play in fighting for peace in Sudan
October marked six months since the beginning of the war in Sudan and two years since the military coup that first dashed hopes of Sudan’s swift road to democracy. There is no clear winner and no end in sight.
Israel should heed lessons from Lebanon
Foreign affairs
By Lord Ricketts
Israel should heed lessons from Lebanon
For the last decade, all the energy in Middle East peacemaking has gone into encouraging the negotiation of bilateral agreements between Israel and Arab states.
Government's Counter Disinformation Unit Falls Short On Curbing False Israel-Palestine Posts
Foreign affairs
Government's Counter Disinformation Unit Falls Short On Curbing False Israel-Palestine Posts
Online disinformation surrounding the war between Israel and Hamas continues to spread far and wide across social media, raising serious questions over whether the UK government’s Counter Disinformation Unit is “fit for purpose".
Fostering competition in the UK's helicopter industry: a pathway to progress Partner content
Defence
By Airbus Helicopters in the UK
Fostering competition in the UK's helicopter industry: a pathway to progress
As DSEI 2023 kicks off, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in the UK, Lenny Brown, sets out how our helicopter industry can be strengthened domestically and in the global market.
The West must strengthen support for Ukraine to ensure Putin’s war fails
Defence
By Lubov Chernukhin
The West must strengthen support for Ukraine to ensure Putin’s war fails
In the wake of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, and with the war now inevitably coming to Russian soil, Ukraine has every right to defend its people and its land in any way it can.
Foreign Committee Chair Says UK And Allies Have 'Failed' To Deter Conflict In Balkans
Foreign affairs
Foreign Committee Chair Says UK And Allies Have "Failed" To Deter Conflict In Balkans
Foreign Affairs Select Committee Chair Alicia Kearns will put pressure on politicians around the world to take a more “balanced” international approach and use deterrence to stop ongoing conflict in the Balkans.
Labour Demands Government Plan For Seizing 'Dirty Russian Money'
Foreign affairs
Labour Demands Government Plan For Seizing "Dirty Russian Money"
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said Labour will use the Ukraine Recovery Conference this week to press the government on seizing and repurposing Russian assets in the UK towards the rebuilding and recovery of Ukraine.
Britain has a crucial role in helping prosecute Russian leaders of war crimes in Ukraine
Defence
By Baroness Kennedy
Britain has a crucial role in helping prosecute Russian leaders of war crimes in Ukraine
In virtually every aspect of our lives, law has a role to play; and war is no exception.
We cannot let up support for Ukraine against Putin’s cruel and illegal war
Defence
By Baroness Goldie
We cannot let up support for Ukraine against Putin’s cruel and illegal war
If we needed reminding why standing against Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is so vital, it was provided on 6 June when the Nova Kakhovka dam, 20 miles east of the city of Kherson, collapsed.
I’m cycling from London to Lviv to show Ukrainians that we haven’t forgotten them
Foreign affairs
By Tom Hashemi
I’m cycling from London to Lviv to show Ukrainians that we haven’t forgotten them
At the time of writing, I have cycled through six countries and have just one more to go – Ukraine. Two weeks ago, I set off on a journey that would take me from Parliament Square to Lviv’s Town Hall. Covering 2,250 km in 14 days.
Development banks need a bold new vision to tackle global crises
Economy
By Vicky Ford MP
Development banks need a bold new vision to tackle global crises
Societies around the world are struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the fallout of the Ukraine war and address climate-related events. People across the United Kingdom are also dealing with the impact these global events have had on inflation.
Only a decisive loss on the battlefield will end Putin’s savage war in Ukraine
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
Only a decisive loss on the battlefield will end Putin’s savage war in Ukraine
Although western intelligence agencies knew of Vladimir Putin’s plans for a lightning strike on Kyiv, and the absorption of Ukraine into a Russian puppet state, it is now crystal clear that the Russian military leadership in the field were totally unaware of the strategic intentions of the Kremlin.
Ukraine’s fight against Putin is our fight and one we cannot afford to lose
Defence
By Lord Robertson
Ukraine’s fight against Putin is our fight and one we cannot afford to lose
When Russian tanks crossed the border of Ukraine on 24 February last year the European order, which had survived seven decades, was shattered.
Russia must face the highest possible sanctions for unspeakable war crimes in Ukraine
Defence
By Alex Sobel MP and Lesia Vasylenko
Russia must face the highest possible sanctions for unspeakable war crimes in Ukraine
As we come to the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our attention turns to the deliberate cruelty and violence being wrought on Ukrainian civilians.