Ukraine is Xi’s proxy war against the West, says former top US security officialÂ
Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security advisor, suggested that Xi is gaining leverage over Putin as Beijing’s vital assistance continues.
Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security advisor, suggested that Xi is gaining leverage over Putin as Beijing’s vital assistance continues.
Sir Keir Starmer failed to capitalise on Labour’s 30-point lead while an embattled Sunak demonstrated grit.Â
National security and defence are notoriously low down on the electorate’s agenda. Although that is slowly shifting, the Tories shouldn’t count on it.
The money earmarked for expected cuts to National Insurance should instead be used for defence, deterrence and resillience.
David Cameron has called on NATO members to match the UK’s defence spending pledge.
The Prime Minister’s commitment to more spending on defence is welcome, but the international situation is so grave that it must be only a start.
The calls for 3 per cent are unlikely to cease, but today’s announcement is a step in the right direction.
The West wanted to believe that Putin would lead Russia into the international order. It was wrong.
The world is better placed to deal with disruption to energy supply than in the past, but our systems are by no means perfect.
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