Around and About Westminster: A Period of 'Wait and See'

The Military’s Legal Battle

Decisions made by men and women in extremely difficult situations, such as post-war Iraq, should be weighed against the position that they have been put in.

Judging the Judges: Balancing the Legal Rights of Victims and Terrorists

Judges can no longer be indifferent to the plight of the victims of terror.

American Military Base Closures – Part II: Defense on the Defensive

There is widespread scepticism on Capitol Hill that the Pentagon’s troop realignment plans will significantly improve the military’s ability to respond to global crises.

Washington and the Eurocrisis

If Europe turning inward is dangerous for Washington, Europe’s leadership lashing outward to reassert damaged individual and collective influence also poses risks.

Britain's Nuclear Deterrent – Keeping the Options Open

Nuclear capability for the UK has more to do with international status and influence than with direct security.

Protective Security for the London Underground?

the challenge the UK now faces is to strike the right balance between securing the transport system to prevent repeats of the events of 7 and 21 July 2005 and maintaining the ability of the transport system to support our society.