November 23, 2023
Chainsaw-Wielding President Sparks Falklands Frenzy:
Every time anything politically significant happens in Argentina, Britain’s attention turns inevitably to the Falkland Islands. This historic legacy of the days of Empire, a British territory since 1833, is an archipelago languishing in the South Atlantic some 300 miles off the coast of South America. There are 778 islands in
November 20, 2023
Lt. Col Stuart Crawford joins Nana Akua to share his thoughts on the pro-Palestine protests taking place in London on Armistice Day
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November 20, 2023
Rafah Revisited
Rafah, a Palestinian city on the southern edge of the Gaza strip, has been much in the news recently. It is split into an Egyptian side and a Gazan side, with the centre destroyed to create a buffer zone and separated by barbed wire barriers. It is also the location
November 20, 2023
Biden and Sunak Strongly Back Israel, IDF Prepares for Gaza Offensive
Last week saw a flurry of diplomatic activity as US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, among others, visited the Middle East as the Gaza crisis unfolded. Both were very clear in their support for Israel in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist outrages of 7th September
November 15, 2023
Britain ‘one of few’ able to deploy carriers globally
By George Allison – The Defence Select Committee recently heard evidence on the operational readiness and challenges of the British Armed Forces. The session featured discussions with Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord, and Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse, Director Force Generation of the Royal Navy, highlighting the strengths and
November 15, 2023
Russia’s submission to China Putin’s homage to Xi Jing Pi
Russia’s submission to China Putin’s homage to Xi Jing Pi By Frederick Lauritzen Putin claims Russia is a vassal state to China. He said on the 4th November 2023: “After all, he [Alexander Nevsky] went to the Horde, bowed to the Horde khans, received a label to reign, including, and above
November 15, 2023
Ukraine’s Strategic Bridgehead: Rising Tensions Threaten Russia’s Grip on Crimea!
The generally accepted view on the current state of the Russo-Ukraine war is that the Ukrainian summer counter-offensive against the occupiers, which promised much, has actually delivered little. Progress over the last six months has been minimal. The reasons for this are many and varied and have been written about
November 9, 2023
Hamas has to release hostages, has to lay down arms, has to surrender.
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November 7, 2023
China is colonising parts of Russia – Latest Podcast
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November 7, 2023
Stuart Crawford discusses the elderly poppy seller being punched and kicked by protesters.
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November 4, 2023
Defence analyst Stuart Crawford speaks about the United Kingdom offering military support to Israel
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October 30, 2023
Babcock awarded £17.9m Phalanx support
Babcock International has been awarded a three-year contract worth £17.9 million to continue providing critical support for the Royal Navy’s Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System (CIWS). The Phalanx CIWS is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled, radar-guided gun that can defeat anti-ship missiles and other close-in threats. It features a 20mm gun capable
October 30, 2023
Russia is now a colony of China.
Russia is a colony of China which is fighting a proxy war with the West. The Far East is now a joint venture between Russia and China. Russia gave a contested island to China – smaller than Germany and bigger than Poland the end of Siberia for the Russian Federation
October 30, 2023
North Korea is Re-Arming Russia
Since the Russo-Ukraine war started in February 2022 those of us who follow the conflict closely have noted, and commented upon, the colossal amount of materiel that it has consumed. In particular, peacetime estimates of how much ammunition armis would need to engage in modern conventional warfare have proved to
October 30, 2023
We’re losing a little bit of touch with what they did to ensure we live in a free, liberal, democracy.
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October 29, 2023
Russian relocating base from Crimea ‘priceless’ for Ukraine
With Russia on the offensive around Avdiivka in the east of Ukraine, most commentators’ attention is once again focused on the battlefield on land. But it’s also crucial to keep a close watch on what is happening in the Black Sea. This article is the opinion of the authors and
October 28, 2023
I think Israel has already indicated that it has no intention of reoccupying the Gaza strip.
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October 26, 2023
Putin trading nuclear bomb secrets for Iran’s drones – don’t bet against it
Iran and its ageing theocracy is the enemy of the free world – supplying arms to Putin, Hamas, and Hezbollah. She is not doing it for nothing, so could this pact with the devil be how Tehran finally develops its own nukes? Asks Lt Col Stuart Crawford.to prop up his
October 25, 2023
‘It is indicative of a country which appears to be losing touch with its past.’
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October 24, 2023
Iran does not want confrontation with the USA
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October 24, 2023
Russo-Ukraine War: The Story So Far
Our attention may have been diverted to the Gaza conflict for the past fortnight, but in the meantime the other war in Ukraine has ground relentlessly on. Twenty-one months into Vladimir Putin’s much vaunted three-day “special military operation” and there is still no clear indication when the conflict might end.
October 23, 2023
Gaza: What Next?
Last week saw a flurry of diplomatic activity as US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, among others, visited the Middle East as the Gaza crisis unfolded. Both were very clear in their support for Israel in the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist outrages of 7th September
October 23, 2023
Iran ‘does not want confrontation with the USA’
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October 20, 2023
Given that stability means ease of trade, India is clearly looking to Gaza.
Modi proposed an Europe Middle East India corridor during the G20 on 24th September 2023. The planned route would pass through Saudi Arabia and Israel. From there goods would be shipped to Europe. Which port is India thinking of? While Gaza was part of the Roman empire (63bc-638ad) it was
October 18, 2023
Scottish Independence: ‘DON’T let them do it with the SNP!’ |
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October 18, 2023
Nuclear war is ‘highly unlikely’ to happen in the circumstances that faces us in the Middle East.
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October 16, 2023
Lt. Colonel Stuart Crawford says Israel is “failing in their duty” to defend population and state if they do not “destroy” Hamas.
Lt. Colonel Stuart Crawford says Israel is "failing in their duty" to defend population and state if they do not "destroy" Hamas. "It's terribly difficult to differentiate Hamas fighters and civilians in an urban condition… this can't be done without enormous casualties." pic.twitter.com/ahn5bBLsxU — TalkTV (@TalkTV) October 16, 2023
October 15, 2023
Israel can Invade Gaza as early as tonight says ex Tank Commander, Lt. Stuart Crawford
“After reviewing developments in Gaza over the last 48 hours, defence analyst Lt Col Stuart Crawford says: ‘Everyone is awaiting the IDF assault into Gaza which is expected imminently. Israel has massed tanks and troops on the border and has said it will attack by land, air and sea.
October 13, 2023
‘This is part and parcel of an attempt to recognise international law.’
‘This is part and parcel of an attempt to recognise international law.’ Defence Analyst, Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Crawford, explains Israel encouraging those in Gaza to evacuate and describes the tactic as setting 'an impossible deadline'. pic.twitter.com/8vayFaw2nS — GB News (@GBNEWS) October 13, 2023 Lt Col Stuart Crawford is
October 12, 2023
America clears transfer of 24 F-16s to Argentina
The U.S. State Department has cleared the transfer of 24 F-16s from Denmark to Argentina. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security in the State Department, Mira Resnick, delivered the letter approving the transfer to Jorge Argüello, Argentina’s ambassador to United States on Oct. 11, according to local media. Also cleared was