Taiwan has also spent 7 decades turning the whole island into a medieval keep. It can withstand not only direct attack but also a long term naval siege. But it all rather depends how desperate Xi is.… (View Post)

Great managers have the self confidence to promote excellent people. Boris Johnson’s undoing was letting his insecurities shine through and appointing mediocrity into Cabinet. If Truss is any good (a… (View Post)

On the contrary. The use of novichok, a WMD, on British soil was an utterly reckless act. We were very lucky indeed to have ended up with only one fatality and no long term exclusion zone in a histor… (View Post)

I think she’s showing she’s a savvier politician than I and many others gave her credit for. She knows her electorate is in the most important vote, which is always the next vote. Sunak has repeatedl… (View Post)

I always thought Hampton Court and its maze would make an excellent paintballing venue. (View Post)