Submarine Modernisation in East Asia: Competitive Strategies

Submarines are becoming an increasingly valuable strategic asset in East Asia, where China’s growing assertiveness and military modernisation are fuelling an ongoing arms competition (Free access)

The Defence Question in Sweden's Election

As Sweden goes to the polls, defence remains a ‘niche’ interest, yet to be recognised as a matter of critical national importance

Ideology, Pragmatism and the Islamist Threat

The emergence of the new Islamist threat in Iraq gives pause for reflection on the dominance of ideology over pragmatism in Western foreign policy since 9/11

Blinded by Terror? A Former British Spook's Assessment

Sir Richard Dearlove’s assertion that counter-terrorism should no longer dominate UK national security planning raises questions over how the government prioritises risks and manages scarce resources (Free access)

Russian Spetsnaz in Ukraine: The Implications for Western Defence Policy

Russia’s use of special forces and asymmetric tactics may not, in the future, be limited to the country’s near abroad

NATO and the Millennials

The future of NATO could be threatened by a lack of awareness and widespread perception of irrelevance amongst member states’ younger generations

Why the UK Must Lead in Upholding the European Security Order

The UK must re-assess the European vector of its security policy and assume a leading role in upholding the continental order in the face of ongoing Russian aggression

NATO and Russia: The End of a Stillborn Strategic Partnership

As relations between NATO and Russia become increasingly adversarial, the prospects for defining common interests and re-engaging on co-operative security appear ever-more limited

To Assure and Deter: NATO's Next Steps

NATO stands ready to respond to political direction from the summit regarding the follow-on measures required in response to Russian aggression

The Cost of Crimea: Overlooking the Blow to Business

Russia’s annexation of Crimea – and response to EU sanctions – will have major implications for energy companies seeking to invest there

The NATO Summit: The Long Agenda of One Item

Michael Clarke

The NATO summit in Wales will be a watershed moment for the Alliance as it finds itself in pole position to respond to the Russian challenge to European security