Despite its tight budget, the U.K. continues to make a major contribution to Western security. But Brexit and financial miscalculation now present a potentially crippling threat to the British military.
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Rowan Allport February 2, 2018 ASDSR, Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Despite its tight budget, the U.K. continues to make a major contribution to Western security. But Brexit and financial miscalculation now present a potentially crippling threat to the British military.
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The deployment of a missile deterrent in Europe based upon the Long Range Precision Fires programme would present Russia with the prospect of rapid retaliation to any aggression.
Read More »Rowan Allport November 18, 2017 Asia and Pacific, HSC in the Media, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
The Diplomat magazine has carried analysis by HSC senior fellow Rowan Allport on the possible role of the Australian military in a new Korean War
Read More »Rowan Allport November 3, 2017 HSC in the Media, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, The Americas, Uncategorized
RealClear Defense has published HSC senior fellow Rowan Allport's call for the US to adopt a Aegis-based homeland missile defence system as part of its strategy for defeating the threat from cruise and ballistic missiles.
Read More »Rowan Allport October 12, 2017 Europe, Latest Articles, Russia and Eurasia, Security and Defence
As Britain comes to grips with a series of (largely self-inflicted) political traumas, the country’s security focus is becoming increasingly rationalised around its NATO commitments. Whilst they were conceived of in a different era, the Queen Elizabeth-class have the potential – if properly supported – to greatly aid this mission.
Read More »Rowan Allport July 8, 2017 Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, The Americas
That there is a need to rebuild the US Navy is disputed by few in the mainstream. Initially at least, readiness needs to be prioritised by beginning to clear the many years of deferred maintenance that have undermined the fleet. But in the longer run, building up both numbers and capabilities matter.
Read More »Rowan Allport April 2, 2017 Europe, Latest Articles, Russia and Eurasia, Security and Defence, Uncategorized
Following an extended period in which Norway could focus its military efforts in the Middle East and Asia, Oslo is now having to face threats closer to home. NATO also has a major role in the defence of Norway and the surrounding region, but serious questions remain over the progress it has made in meeting the challenges on its northern flank.
Read More »Rowan Allport February 25, 2017 Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
With the inadequacy of the immediate defensive measures taken by NATO as a result of the Ukraine crisis now clear both in their own terms and in light of Russia's actions in Syria, the alliance has embarked on a build-up that is helping to close the defensive gap.
Read More »Rowan Allport November 19, 2016 Asia and Pacific, Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
Facing a $1 trillion bill to recapitalise its nuclear triad, the US should now seek to assess the purpose for which it is sustaining its nuclear force not just in the context of symbolism, but for the practical value it can provide to the defence of its interests.
Read More »Rowan Allport October 20, 2016 Europe, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
For a brief period after SDSR 2015, it looked like the British Army might be about to enjoy a mini-renaissance. But in a even if it proves possible to drastically improve the mass, readiness and combat support of the deployable force, the planned reforms may do little to solve the deeper problems the Army faces.
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