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NATO is moving toward a broader approach to deterrence and defence — one that reflects elements of the ‘pan-domain’ thinking that Canada is championing.
A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.
The deployment of US soldiers in Nigeria could have negative consequences.
Article Nine of Japan’s constitution explicitly forbids it from going to war.
US military intervention could strengthen Nigeria’s fight against insurgency in the short term but also risks unintended consequences.
Rape myths dominate international media coverage of internal military sexual violence.
For Nigeria’s new security chiefs to succeed, there is the need to depoliticise, demilitarise, and optimise operational capabilities of the armed forces.
The Wagner rebellion in Russia has implications for African countries that depend on mercenaries and non-state armed groups for security.
By the end of the decade, Poland’s arms capacity could exceed that of the French, German, UK, Italian, Dutch and Belgian forces combined.
A new proposal also puts pressure on presidents to evaluate their foreign policy objectives more clearly to determine whether military action is, in fact, appropriate.
Despite serving for decades, women in the armed forces around the world still face obstacles throughout their military career.
Plus, what the study of 700-year old garbage is revealing about who lived in Islamic Andalusia. Listen to episode 20 of The Conversation Weekly.
Mali’s president and prime minister have just been arrested and dismissed by the military junta which brought them to power in the first place a few months ago. How did this happen?
Previous enquiries into inappropriate behaviour have painted a concerning picture.
The chancellor’s spending review and what it means for you.
When troops are injured in the line of duty as a result of negligence, they would have a limited time to take legal action, according to proposed changes.
Army physicians are turning to drugs approved for other conditions or newly developed treatments such as the antiviral Remdesivir to treat infected personnel.
US military leaders have to plan for operations all over the world, so they can’t afford to ignore climate change or debate its causes.
New research suggests the partners of UK military personnel may experience greater levels of depression and binge-drinking compared to women in the general population.
Spare a thought for Britain’s veterans navigating the minefield that is the UK’s benefits system.



















