Politics

What should the new Prime Minister prioritise for the rest of 2026?

The Big Ask | No.27.2026

Jul 24 • Alec Smith

Should the next Prime Minister reopen the Defence Investment Plan?

The Big Ask | No.25.2026

Jul 9 • Alec Smith

The Defence Investment Plan: The view from Washington

The Memorandum | No. 31.2026

Jul 6 • Joshua Huminski

What are the lessons from the Chilcot Inquiry?

The Big Ask | No.24.2026

Jul 3 • Alec Smith

A flawed DIP: Labour’s last chance to make 3.5% feasible

The Memorandum | No. 30.2026

Jul 1 • Paul Mason

How has Brexit affected Britain’s global standing?

The Big Ask | No.23.2026

Jun 26 • Alec Smith

Can competitive markets survive Britain’s pursuit of defence sovereignty?

The Memorandum | No. 29.2026

Jun 23 • Della Heptinstall

Andy Burnham: Implications for national security?

The Memorandum | No. 28.2026

Jun 22 • Paul Mason

Would increasing defence spending result in ‘cuts to schools and hospitals’?

The Big Ask | No.22.2026

Jun 19 • Alec Smith

Does defence have a language problem?

The Memorandum | No. 23.2026

Jun 1 • Tom Sharpe

How should Britain respond to rising European populism?

The Big Ask | No. 17.2026

May 15 • Alec Smith

Did the King’s visit to America reaffirm the importance of soft power?

The Big Ask | No. 16.2026

May 8 • Alec Smith

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