August 7, 2015

By Dan Zamansky & Hugh Pickering-Carter: This article summarises the changes in British military capabilities compared with their state in 1985, whilst also discussing their relevance to the current security context; focusing upon the threat of terrorism, Iran’s nuclear weapons programme and Russia’s military involvement in the Ukraine. The article makes two main arguments: first, … Continue reading “UK Defence Analysis: Reduced capabilities amid growing threats”

December 25, 2013

by Revd. A.J.D. Gilbert, Senior Chaplain, RAF Halton And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhood’s cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day. Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 4 Scene 3 It seems fashionable today in many different circles to claim … Continue reading “Religious festivals as a source of community cohesion and conflict”