Long-form writing from leading scholars and commentators on history, statecraft, warfare, philosophy and culture.
Skullduggery, tension and thrilling chases - Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson is both one of the great Scottish novels and a compelling account of unconventional warfare.
As the EU's largest and richest member, Germany is desperate to make a success of the European project. Why is it reluctant to take a position of real leadership?
Seen by many as the best option to maintain peace in Europe during the Cold War, deterrence did not sit well with many of those it was designed to protect.
When Margaret Thatcher signed a treaty to hand Hong Kong back to China, it was a diplomatic tour de force which served the city’s people well for decades. It was also an unsung vic..
The US has frequently found itself involved in disastrous wars which enjoy little support at home. Why does this keep happening?
What are myths for? More than entertainment alone, these epic tales helped the Ancients follow current affairs.
The value of forecasts lies in how they help us shape the future. We should prioritise understanding what we can do.
Non-western elites are redefining freedom on their own terms, as sovereignty, state security and stability. But the world becoming a lot less free should concern us all.
A stronger country will emerge after the war. Expect a Ukraine that talks on its own terms to its allies.
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