British Posture

Rebuilding the ladder: Options for boosting Britain’s nuclear posture

William Freer and Peter Watkins CB CBE explore options for bolstering the United Kingdom’s nuclear capabilities and deterrence posture.

The Wider North: Refocusing on NATO’s northern flank

Prof. Klaus Dodds and Prof. Caroline Kennedy-Pipe explain the importance to the UK of a strong presence in the Wider North.

Assessing the contribution of defence industrial base collaborations for Britain’s deterrence posture

Dr Euan Graham and Patrick Triglavcanin assess the impact upon British deterrence of international defence industrial collaborations.

Technology’s integration in the British Armed Forces: Enhanced and accelerated training in the 21st century

Dr Robert Johnson outlines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be integrated into training for the British Armed Forces in the 21st century.

Deterrence: Integrating Britain’s conventional and nuclear forces

Matthew Palmer describes how the United Kingdom can generate greater synergies between its nuclear and conventional forces.

Britain’s world: The strategy of security in twelve geopolitical maps

James Rogers and Andrew Young offer this collection of visualisations that outline the United Kingdom’s global position and interests.

The future of Britain’s defence posture in the Indo-Pacific

Rory Copinger-Symes CBE explains how Britain can enhance its defence posture in the Indo-Pacific in the aftermath of Operation HIGHMAST.

UK space strategy and the national space interest: A methodological approach

Gabriel Elefteriu outlines Britain’s national space interest and provides a methodological approach for UK space strategy making.

Collective defence: The Strategic Defence Review and capability gaps in a changing NATO

William Freer examines Britain’s capability gaps and how they can be filled through building upon the Strategic Defence Review 2025.

Towards a new climate aid strategy

Jack Richardson explores Britain’s International Climate Finance spending, and how His Majesty’s (HM) Government should prioritise available funds.