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The Polar Regions in the Integrated Review

Prof. Klaus Dodds assesses the Integrated Review’s implications for the United Kingdom’s interests and presence in the Polar Regions

Why Britain should continue to support Ukraine

Dr Alexander Lanoszka and James Rogers assess Russia’s military build-up near Ukraine. Why and how should Britain and its allies respond?

Ten myths about the British ‘tilt’ to the Indo-Pacific

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones debunks ten of the most popular myths circulating about the United Kingdom’s ‘tilt’ to the Indo-Pacific region. What are they?

The Integrated Review and the defence of Europe

Dr Alexander Lanoszka analyses the Integrated Review’s approach to nuclear weapons and the defence of Europe. Does British nuclear policy make sense?

China in the Integrated Review

Charles Parton OBE analyses the Integrated Review’s approach towards China, which it describes as a ‘systemic competitor’. Are its prescriptions realistic?

The Integrated Review: Five key innovations

James Rogers assesses the Integrated Review. What are the five key innovations to underpin Global Britain’s international posture?

China and Russia: closing the maritime system?

Prof. John Hemmings explains how China and Russia are trying to close the open maritime system. What could Britain and other democracies do to respond?

A new type of Britain-Japan Alliance

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones assesses Britain’s ‘tilt’ towards the Indo-Pacific and new kind of alliance with Japan. Can both countries learn from the past?

The new power equation: Science

Daniel Korski assesses Britain’s weaknesses in terms of science power. How can British science, critical for the twenty-first century, be enhanced?

Why HMS Queen Elizabeth should deploy to the Far East

Dr Alexander Clarke analyses recent criticism that HMS Queen Elizabeth’s maiden deployment is too risky and a waste of money. Are they right?