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.
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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.
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.
Extended deterrence: From ‘tripwires’ to ‘cobwebs’
Robert Clark explains how Britain can enhance its extended deterrence posture from conventional ‘tripwires’ to nuclear ‘cobwebs’.
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.