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In this article the author discusses military policy in Great Britain. At issue is an examination of a British government report on military matters released during a period of continuing developments in national security. The author urges an expansion of Great Britain's strategic forces and considers aspects of deterrence and coercion in place of more traditional military actions. The article asserts that there is a need for a clear understanding of the motivation of Great Britain's potential adversaries.

In this article the author discusses aspects of the history British military policy and doctrine. The article was written in the wake of the 2010 release of British government mandated report that reviewed British military policy and the state of Great Britain's strategic forces. A number of topics are addressed including the changing nature of modern warfare, the diminished role played by Great Britain in global military exploits, and British reliance on her allies, particularly the United States.

In this article the author discusses military policy in Great Britain. The article was written in light of a British government mandated review of national security and defence. Central to the article is a discussion of British military policy with regard to the war in Afghanistan. A number of other issues are examined including the May 2010 general election and the political aspects of defence policy, the report titled "Adaptability and Partnership: Issue for a Strategic Defence Review," and economic issues involved in military policy.

In this article the author examines aspects of the review of military policy and national security ordered by the British government in 2010. At issue are the requirements of the British military from such a review. The author asserts that the wishes of the British armed forces are not clear or coherent. Noting the military desire for increased funding the author states that the size of Great Britain's budget deficit precludes growth in the military budget and will probably result in significant cuts.

In this article the author discusses the 1998 Strategic Defence Review, a government mandated report that examined military policy and national security in Great Britain at time and laid out plans for the future. The article was written to support the author's contention that such policy assessments, notably the defence review issued in 2010, are ineffective. The author addresses a number of issues related to the 1998 document including the actions of the Ministry of Defence at the time, command and control structures, and armed forces procurements.

Presents a perspective on the necessity of a national defense policy after the next election in 1987 in Great Britain. Exploitation of Labour party's internal disagreements over the issue of Polaris nuclear force; Decision of the British government to replace Polaris nuclear force with Trident weapon system; Debates on the budget allocated for national defense.

In this article the author discusses a review of British national security and defence measures undertaken in 2010 by the British government under the leadership of Conservative Party prime minister David Cameron. The article notes the need for a policy review that conforms to the political measures imposed by the coalition government that Cameron was forced to form with the Liberal Democrats. A number of issues are addressed including the war in Afghanistan, the use of American military power, and the lack of impartial reporting from Afghanistan.