The US acting as the global policeman is the thing that has prevented nuclear proliferation. Any country with an existential fear for its future will look to develop nuclear weapons. (View Post)

I just hope the government is properly prepared for a Trump presidency. Particularly the MoD, FO and No.10. It may mean publicly disagreeing with US policy in a way we aren't used to. It doesn't help… (View Post)

An overlooked part of Mr Blair's legacy and more responsible for his unpopularity than people tend to think I would argue. (View Post)

We are not taking geopolitics seriously enough right now. We have North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine. The White House tried to play it down before South Korea doubled down on it. Netanyahu claim… (View Post)

By Ukrainians what do you mean? Implies a possible state sponsored assassination. I agree with much of the article but I'm afraid it ignores, as so many in the west insist on doing, the extraordinary… (View Post)