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The fleet Britain needs
Britain’s sea interests have never been more critical, and the Royal Navy has never been weaker Last week, at Admiralty House in Whitehall General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, told a room of parliamentarians that Britain must reassert itself across the North Atlantic and the wider north. Britain, he said, must “strengthen our warfighting readiness” and “rediscover what it means to be a maritime nation”. On the substance, he is plainly right.
Theorizing the role of small drones in the Russia-Ukraine war
ABSTRACT Small drones have become ubiquitous on the contemporary battlefield, but how should their contribution to warfare be understood? This article argues that drones do not overturn Stephen Biddle’s modern system of force employment—based on dispersion, cover, concealment, suppression, and small-unit manoeuvre—but change who can implement it effectively.
Why Britain must expand its nuclear arsenal
About once a month, the Royal Air Force scrambles Typhoon fighters for something called a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA). Typically, two Russian nuclear-capable bombers approach Scotland, the RAF aircraft shadow them closely and, at a suitably theatrical moment, the Russians turn away. The episode merits a tiny press release from the Ministry of Defence.
Why Trump Wants Greenland-And Why He Probably Won't Get It
By James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History January 23, 2025 10:00 AM EST Donald Trump spent a noteworthy chunk of the transition period provoking controversy—and insulting NATO allies—with his proposals for expanding the U.S. Maybe most prominently, he has repeatedly discussed buying Greenland from Denmark, a stance he robustly reaffirmed on his first day in office, earlier this week.
While Japan took a gold medal, Olympic breaking may be a one-hit wonder
Breaking is a style of hip-hop dance that has been around for nearly 50 years. Along with hip-hop and other associated Black and Latinx street cultures, breaking began in the late 1970s in the Bronx with dancers such as Crazy Legs. The word “breaking” comes from DJs choosing to use only the percussive breakdown parts of songs for breakers to dance to.
De Gruyter Handbook of Drone Warfare
Overview In 2010, 60 states had a military drone program. Today at least 113 countries and 65 non-state actors now have access to weaponized drone technologies. Alongside this, established ‘drone powers’ – the U.S., China, Turkey, and Iran – have expanded their own use of military drones, increasing the sale and deployment of drones around the world.
Japan’s demographic dialogue: A conversation on population
Japan is well-known for being a mostly homogenous nation. However, it’s aging population necessitates change. So far, the measures taken to address the issue haven’t worked well. Regardless, relying on immigration seems unavoidable despite the difficulties implementing this will bring. Perhaps a re-examination of the country’s foreign resident demographics can provide some clarity in regard to a way forward. Existential tourist dollars...but what kind?
Joining the battle for the narrative: the case for AUKUS public diplomacy
AUKUS is back in the news again, this time because the US Navy has asked to order just one Virginia-class submarine in fiscal 2025, compared with the target of more than two a year needed to meet US needs and supply Australia as well. The building rate is likely to rise, but the news has provided grist for the mill for critics of the security grouping.
The Geographical Journal - Wiley Online Library
7 WESTERN ARCTIC DRONES The US framing of the dilemma in the Arctic was made clear under both the Trump and Biden administrations. President Trump's Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, specifically identified growing Chinese activity in the Arctic, and Russian military build-up around the NSR, as points of concern.
PacNet #22 – The refresh of the Integrated Review: Putting Britain at the heart of the Atlantic-Pacific world - Pacific Forum
On Monday, His Majesty’s (HM) Government released the refresh of the Integrated Review (IRR), the re-appraisal of the wide-ranging foreign and defense policy appraisal ordered by Boris Johnson when he became prime minister. His successor, Liz Truss, commissioned the refresh during her brief stint in 10 Downing Street, and incumbent Rishi Sunak continued it.
AUKUS binds Britain to Australia and a free and open Indo-Pacific
It’s been a big day for Australia–UK relations. Sandwiched between the release of the ‘refresh’ of the integrated review in London and the AUKUS submarine announcement in San Diego, a bilateral partnership growing in warmth and strategic significance is evident, and indeed flourishing. That the two developments take place in the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific chimes with the British conception of a merging between the two geostrategic areas.
Spy balloon incident was a 'coordinated effort to gather intelligence,' former NORAD operations director says
2023-02-15 19:16:00 MarketWatch By James Rogers The skies over North America have seen a remarkable series of events recently, with the U.S. military shooting down an alleged Chinese spy balloon and other unidentified objects. The downing of the balloon has sparked a fierce diplomatic row between Washington and Beijing. Fighter jets have also shot down three other objects over Canada and Alaska.
Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham soccer club will play in $1 million winner-takes-all U.S. tournament
2023-02-03 21:13:00 MarketWatch By James Rogers Wrexham AFC, the Welsh lower-league soccer team co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will take part in a $1 million seven-a-side tournament in the U.S. this summer. The Soccer Tournament, also known as TST, will be held in Cary, N.C., June 1-4 and will feature 32 teams.
Queen Elizabeth II's death: What does it mean for the future of the Commonwealth?
By James Rogers The death of Queen Elizabeth II this week brought the reign of Britain's longest-serving monarch to a close. Tributes have poured in for the 96-year-old Queen from around the world, but her death has also thrust the Commonwealth into the spotlight. The death of Queen Elizabeth II this week brought the reign of Britain's longest-serving monarch to a close.
Britain’s global posture: What prospective Conservative leaders think – Britain’s World
After Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, and Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health, resigned, effectively undermining Boris Johnson’s tenure as prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, the party is once again looking for a new leader. Unlike previous leadership elections, foreign and defence policy, beyond the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to leave the European Union (EU), has become one of the key issues.
Shen Yun Wows Atlanta Audience
ATLANTA, Ga.—There is something for everyone in the Shen Yun Performing Arts production. For James Rogers, a senior vice president of a bank, it was the positivity of the performance despite the difficulties that Shen Yun faces. “It’s a beautiful culture and it’s very sad. Actually, in China, they cannot perform this, and I heard a lot of people are flying from different countries to actually watch the performance, so I’m very proud that you keep up with this culture and keep it up.
Analysis | Last month, three drones attacked an Israeli tanker. Here’s why that’s something new.
A suspected piracy incident off the coast of Oman last month quickly turned into an international crisis. On July 29, three armed “suicide drones” attacked the Mercer Street, an Israeli-managed commercial oil tanker. Two drones missed the tanker during an attempted first strike, but one successfully flew into the Mercer Street’s bridge during a second strike. The attack killed a British security guard and the vessel’s Romanian captain. Here’s what you need to know.
The Kremlin's Strategy to Undermine Britain
Andrew Foxall & James Rogers Spectator April 15, 2021 The past week has seen the war in Ukraine, which has been simmering for the last seven years, once more come to the boil. According to Kiev, Russia has massed as many as 85,000 troops near its border, while Moscow has actively talked-up the possibility of full-scale war and warned that it ‘would mean the beginning of Ukraine’s end’. Read Full Article »
The Kremlin’s strategy to undermine Britain
The past week has seen the war in Ukraine, which has been simmering for the last seven years, once more come to the boil. According to Kiev, Russia has massed as many as 85,000 troops near its border, while Moscow has actively talked-up the possibility of full-scale war and warnedthat it ‘would mean the beginning of Ukraine’s end’. Is such a war likely? You can forgive Kiev for worrying so — Vladimir Putin is already getting his excuses ready.
OPINION | What does the UK’s integrated review mean for the Indo-Pacific?
By James Rogers - April 1, 2021 Written by James Rogers on April 1, 2021. Posted in Naval, Work Boat World Features, Work Boat World Vessel Reviews.
What does the UK’s integrated review mean for the Indo-Pacific?
What does the UK’s integrated review mean for the Indo-Pacific? ‘In the decade ahead, the UK will deepen our engagement in the Indo-Pacific, establishing a greater and more persistent presence than any other European country.’ Those are the words of the British government’s long-awaited integrated review, which establishes the vision and strategy for ‘global Britain’ in the 2020s. The outcome is in some ways eye-popping; in others, it is very sensible and conventional.
Strong Navy Is Critical to Global Britain
Jeremy Hutton & James Rogers CapX March 17, 2021 Today sees the much-anticipated publication of the Integrated Review, Britain’s bold strategic proclamation of its role in the world. Building on the Global Britain concept, which has been criticised for several years as little more than a slogan, the review finally puts some meat on the bone and offers insight into where Britain sees itself and what it wants to achieve over the next decade. Read Full Article »
Why India should be at the G7 Summit
The UK thinks that the Indo-Pacific region will be central to the 21st century, and India will be central to the Indo-Pacific. India, the world’s largest democracy, has become an engine of global economic growth. London: When the balance sheet is complete, it will be clear that Covid-19—a disease that appears to have spread from within China—hit free and open nations particularly hard.
Iran and Turkey have become drone powers
© Revolutionary Guard Corps/Sepah News/AP The Revolutionary Guard Corps launches missiles in a drill in Iran on Jan. 15. A year after President Donald Trump ordered a lethal drone strike on Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian government continues to vow revenge. Just last week, Ayatollah Khomeini, Iran’s supreme leader, retweeted a photo of Trump golfing under the shadow of a drone or plane, with the word “vengeance” standing out in red script in the Farsi message.
Britain tilts towards the Indo-Pacific
Britain tilts towards the Indo-Pacific Last month, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a £16.5 billion (A$29 billion) increase in funding for the British Armed Forces, on top of an increase of 0.5% above inflation per year announced in the Conservative Party’s 2019 election manifesto.
Ryan Henson and James Rogers: The reformed Foreign Office has a fresh chance to counter China and Russia
Ryan Henson is Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for Global Prosperity. James Rogers is Director of the Global Britain Programme at the Henry Jackson Society. Earlier this month, the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) merged into the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), a new “superministry” charged with representing and projecting British interests around the world.
James Rogers: We're in the G7 and are members of NATO. But we need a new alliance of democracies - the D10.
James Rogers is Director of the Global Britain Programme at the Henry Jackson Society. Covid-19 is like a flash of lightning that uncovers a darkened landscape at night. It is, of course, first and foremost a public health emergency; but more deeply, it is a reflection of deep geopolitical change. It has reconfirmed the Indo-Pacific zone’s growing centrality. It has revealed the authoritarian nature and untrustworthy character of China’s government.
Time for the D10 to replace the G7?
Time for the D10 to replace the G7? On 29 May, The Times reported that the British government was set to propose reforms to the G7, an organisation established in 1975 to coordinate policy between the world’s largest and most advanced market economies. The UK proposal involves creating a new coalition of democracies, based on the Group of 7, with the addition of Australia, India and South Korea. It would be known as the ‘Democratic 10’, or ‘D10’ for short.
Breaking the China Supply Chain: How the 'Five Eyes' can Decouple from Strategic Dependency
14th May 2020 By James Rogers, Dr Andrew Foxall, Matthew Henderson, and Sam Armstrong MEMBERS of the Five Eyes are dependent on China for 831 separate categories of imports – of which 260 service elements of critical national infrastructure (CNI) – according to a think tank report released today.
Sierra Leone, twenty years on: An interview with Lord Richards of Herstmonceux
In this interview, James Rogers, Editor of The British Interest, talks with General David Richards, Baron Richards of Herstmonceux, about Operation PALLISER, the United Kingdom’s (UK) military operation in Sierra Leone in 2000. JR: 20 years ago today you began deploying to Freetown in Sierra Leone to evacuate British citizens as the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) looked set to descend on the city. Why was Sierra Leone so unstable and what were your objectives in Operation PALLISER?
COVID-19 pandemic could be fought like WWII homefront
OPINION James Rogers Published 6:00 a.m. ET April 17, 2020 Listening to an interview with General Stanley McChrystal in which he talked about how he would organize the U.S. response to the COVID−19 pandemic in light of the lessons he learned while leading the U.S. forces in Afghanistan got me thinking about how we would act, as a nation, if we believed that this threat was equivalent to a war like World War II, rather than the wars most of us can remember.
The Indo Pacific
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The Indo-Pacific: An Enlarged Perspective
8th April 2020 By Matthew Henderson and James Rogers The UK should “throw its full-weight behind the the establishment of an Indo-Pacific Treaty Organisation”, a new body for the defence of democratic norms in the in the Into-Pacific region, according to a new report. . The Indo-Pacific: An Enlarged Perspective, released today by the Henry Jackson Society, argues that the UK requires an integrated strategy to “preserve the region from authoritarian revisionism”.
Coronavirus Compensation? Assessing China’s Potential Culpability and Avenues of Legal Response
By Matthew Henderson, Dr Alan Mendoza, Dr Andrew Foxall, James Rogers, and Sam Armstrong Global lawsuits against China for “patent breaches” of the International Health Regulations over its handling of COVID-19 could run to at least £3.2 trillion (3,913,808,000,000 US) from just the nations of the G7, according to a newly released report.
Remaking the British nation: An interview with Nick Timothy
In this interview, James Rogers, Editor of The British Interest, asks Nick Timothy, a Conservative thinker and former Chief of Staff to Theresa May, the former Prime Minister, about the future of Britain, the Conservative Party, and British foreign and defence policy. JR: I suppose many interviewers begin by asking you questions about your time as Theresa May’s Chief of Staff. I’m not going to do that.
James asks: What are the implications of Covid-19 for Britain?
Due to the negligence of the Chinese Communist Party, Covid-19 has left China to infect almost every part of the world.
Xi’s Virus: It is time for Britain to decouple from China
A Covid-19 (Coronavirus) cell | Credit: Felipe Esquivel Reed (CC BY-SA 4.0, 2020) It has been claimed that the outbreak of Covid-19 – a type of Coronavirus – and the resulting disaster caused by the rapid spread of the disease could have been averted, similarly to the way that the nuclear catastrophe at Chernobyl in the Soviet Union could have been averted in 1986.
Retail property report: the impact of COVID-19 on China's retail market
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) announcing Coronavirus COVID-19 as a pandemic, we are experiencing one of the greatest global crises for a generation. A question we at Catesby are continually being asked, and one we are to focus on for our inaugural column, is what impact this is having on the greater China retail market? James Rogers assesses the current situation in mainland China and in Hong Kong.
James Rogers discusses UK foreign aid at the International Development Committee
The Henry Jackson Society works across borders and party lines to combat extremism, advance democracy and real human rights - and make a stand in an increasingly uncertain world. The Henry Jackson Society is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company number 07465741 and a charity registered in England and Wales under registered charity number 1140489
James Rogers discusses Huawei's funding of research at Cambridge University and his new report
The Henry Jackson Society works across borders and party lines to combat extremism, advance democracy and real human rights - and make a stand in an increasingly uncertain world. The Henry Jackson Society is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company number 07465741 and a charity registered in England and Wales under registered charity number 1140489
Core Assumptions and British Strategic Policy
21st January 2020 By James Rogers In this Report, James Rogers, the Director of the Global Britain Programme, identifies the fifteen core assumptions that have underpinned British strategic policy since the end of the Cold War. He then goes on to explain why these assumptions are under increasing strain as great power competition takes hold and challenges the dominance of the West.
James Rogers discusses Britain's reaction to US killing of Qassim Suleimani on LBC Radio
The Henry Jackson Society works across borders and party lines to combat extremism, advance democracy and real human rights - and make a stand in an increasingly uncertain world. The Henry Jackson Society is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company number 07465741 and a charity registered in England and Wales under registered charity number 1140489
South America: Strategic drivers and Britain’s interests
Despite dominating the 1980s – due to Argentina’s unprovoked invasion of the Falkland Islands – South America has been practically invisible to British strategists and policymakers over the past twenty years. Almost every other region – Europe, the Middle East, even the Indo-Pacific zone – has attracted greater British attention, not least because of the Islamist terror attacks on the United States (US) in 2001 and the resultant War on Terror.
James Rogers discusses Iran's seizure of the British-flagged tanker in the Gulf Region
The Henry Jackson Society works across borders and party lines to combat extremism, advance democracy and real human rights - and make a stand in an increasingly uncertain world. The Henry Jackson Society is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company number 07465741 and a charity registered in England and Wales under registered charity number 1140489
Global Britain: A Twenty-First Century Vision
11th February 2019 By Bob Seely MP and James Rogers In this report, Bob Seely MP and James Rogers ask how the United Kingdom (UK) might strengthen its global role and position. They argue that flesh needs to be added to the skeleton of “Global Britain”. They believe this can be achieved through the development of a British global policy that reflects the United Kingdom’s (UK) own historical development and national culture and institutions.
The South China Sea: Why It Matters To “Global Britain”
In this Policy Paper, Dr. John Hemmings and James Rogers look at the geopolitical significance of the South China Sea to the United Kingdom. On 31st August 2018, HMS Albion, one of the Royal Navy’s amphibious assault ships, passed through the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) immediately informed its crew that they had strayed into Chinese sovereign territory, while sending naval and air assets to interdict the British warship.
The South China sea
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The South China Sea - will it really be a flashpoint?
January 30, 2019 This region will be a priority for UK foreign policy By Edward Elliott @TheBFPG The UK has recently conducted its first joint naval drills with the US in recent years in the South China Sea and has recently announced that it will be opening a military base in the Far East – with some of the suggested locations including Singapore and Brunei, both in the South China Sea.
The South China Sea: Why It Matters To “Global Britain”
In this Policy Paper, Dr. John Hemmings and James Rogers look at the geopolitical significance of the South China Sea to the United Kingdom. On 31st August 2018, HMS Albion, one of the Royal Navy’s amphibious assault ships, passed through the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) immediately informed its crew that they had strayed into Chinese sovereign territory, while sending naval and air assets to interdict the British warship.
Audit of geopolitical capability 2019
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