Conservatives Learned the Lesson of the 2017 Election
Boris Johnson focused on “getting Brexit done” and won.
James R. Pritchett
James R. Pritchett teaches War Studies at the University of Hull, including classes on airpower, strategic theory and history, small wars, intelligence studies and defense policy. He is also the university's program director for Politics and International Relations.
Conservatives Need to Reevaluate Beliefs After Defeat
The party must find a way to emphasize the benefits of its ideology, especially to young voters.
Scottish Referendum Raises Questions About Nationhood
Separatists from Wales to Spain are waiting to see if the Scots will secede from the United Kingdom.
Inevitable Cuts Undermine American-British Partnership
Robert Gates is right to worry, but the British have little choice but to reduce military spending.
Independent Scottish Defense Would Amount to Little
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.
British-Spanish Relations Sour After Gibraltar Incursion
Tensions mount after the Spanish navy tried to seize a civilian Gibraltan vessel.
Argentina’s Claim to Falklands a Travesty
Britain can relinquish the Falklands when a majority of Argentinians returns to Spain.
Fortress Under Siege? Gibraltan Sovereignty in Jeopardy
The Spanish government has signaled an interest in renegotiating the position of the Rock. What’s at stake?
American, British Navies Explore Carrier Cooperation
The two Atlantic navies intend to work together in developing the next generation of aircraft carriers.
Americans Gives Russia British Trident Numbers
Does the disclosure of information about Britain’s nuclear deterrent to Russia matter?
The Future of British Armed Forces
This second part in a series examines the effects which Britain’s defense review will have on procurement.
Britain Unveils New Defense Strategy
In this first part of a series, James Pritchett examines the strategic effects of Britain’s Strategic Defense and Security Review.
The Strainful Relationship: Where’s the Beginning and the End?
Is worrying over Anglo-American relations no more than a curious pastime?
A400M and the Politics of Aircraft Design
Seemingly good aircraft can get scrapped for political reasons and replaced with cheap imitations.
The Current Problem in the Falklands
An examination of the standoff between Argentina and the United Kingdom.