CR resigned from the Conservatives over the defence cuts. The Conservatives have proved as reckless as Baldwin in running down the armed forces. Labour and the Lib Dems have proved as reckless as Lan… (View Post)

I think the view, back in 2010, was that we’d avoid conflict by becoming an “Aid Superpower.” If you think this was idiotic … well, I don’t disagree. (View Post)

I think De Gaulle was very difficult and prickly. I’d have hated the guy, back then. But now, I see he was clear-sighted. Keeping Algeria with France meant Columbeye Les Deux Eglises becoming Columbe… (View Post)

We’ve reached a geopolitical outlook as disturbing as the 1930’s. In two weeks’ time the USA might have ceased to be an ally to the UK and Europe. We’ve had ample warning that we have to step up, but… (View Post)

No doubt there’s also an article from Christopher Hitchens, describing Putin as a peacemaker, and one from Peter Oborne, praising Hamas. (View Post)