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Britain and the G20 New Delhi summit

Catarina M. Liberato and Prof. Richard G. Whitman analyse the G20 summit in New Delhi and Britain’s engagement there

The future of underwater warfare

Prof. Andrew Lambert investigates the future of underwater warfare and how it has developed historically

From Jim O’Neill to Xi Jinping: Whatever happened to BRICS?

Prof. Michael Cox analyses the contesting narratives around the 2023 BRICS summit and lessons that can be drawn from both sides

BRICS: Paper tiger or legitimate challenge?

Jason Beck looks at the challenges presented by BRICS, arguing that although limited, they should not be disregarded

The Royal Navy’s undersea capabilities: Deep enough?

Tom Sharpe OBE assesses the purpose, strength, and distinguishing features of the Royal Navy’s undersea capabilities

Over troubled waters: The EU’s Maritime Security Strategy

Gonzalo Vazquez analyses the 2023 update of the European Union’s Maritime Security Strategy and how it can be improved

Britain should develop stronger ties with a rising India

Jason Beck details the context behind India’s rising global prominence and how Britain can deepen its relationship with the South Asian nation

The 2023 Defence Command Paper: Washington’s view

Joshua Huminski provides analysis of the American view towards the United Kingdom’s 2023 Defence Command Paper

The ISC report on China: Progress, yet consolidation needed

Charles Parton argues that the ISC report on China shows Britain’s progress in recognising the China challenge, but that more is to be done

UK defence faces facts, but not everyone will be happy

Dr Philip Shetler-Jones analyses the 2023 Defence Command Paper, arguing that there has been a scale trade-off and domain tilt