Found this commentary on previous strategic defence reviews very informative. Historically apparently they tend to scrap the thing we then immediately need a few years later! https://www.economicsobs… (View Post)

I think Zelensky would if he thought it would help. But if US plan is to turn Ukraine into puppet regime for Putin, then there may not be much to gain in resigning? (View Post)

The books are good too, particularly the later ones. Some types of comedy aren't easy to show on screen. The TV series has more realistic plotting though imo. (View Post)

Anneliese Dodds resigns as international development minister over aid cuts. Remarkably principled to do so, particularly so early into a government. She might have hoped for higher office in time. (View Post)

Yes, best we can do for now. The goal has to be that we are in a stronger position next time. (View Post)