Cracking Defence
Matthew PalmerDefence and Security, mostly (but not always) from a UK perspective.
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Ukrainian Independence and Britain
Yesterday, I was lucky enough to attend the Ukrainian Independence Day event at the National Army Museum in Chelsea.1 The evening was both a celebration of Ukrainian culture, and an in-depth discussion on Operation Interflex, the United Kin...
Punching Putin in the Face
This is an update of an article I wrote last year for the Council on Geostrategy. I have also written a long paper on conventional and nuclear deterrence which might be of interest.
If you had told someone in 2021 that within a year...
Death in the Low Countries
This is the third in a series of historical vignettes detailing great British military disasters. Feel free to read my analysis of the Sieges of Kut and Singapore.
In December 1809, the last few British troops left the Dutch island...
Summer Reading: The Greatest War Novels
As the great August slowdown approaches, I imagine few readers will be interested in military analysis, news or history and instead be looking for ways of relaxing. What better way to do so than read a novel – and for military enthusiasts,...
What are the Greatest Risks to the UK?
The UK government has released its National Risk Register, highlighting key risks to the wellbeing of the country and our citizens. This is always an interesting document to read through to get a sense of the government’s assessment of the...
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\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 Former soldier. Accidental defence journalist. Adjunct Fellow at the Council on Geostrategy. Thoughts & feelings on defence and other things. Not always serious. Views my own.
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