Huw Bennett
@bennetthuw.bsky.social
Professor of International Relations, writing on British defence since 1945. In south Wales, an archive or a military museum. Permanently grateful to archivists and librarians.
Thanks. They don’t make it easy!
December 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Thanks. They don’t make it easy!
At least for tonight, British moaning cannot compete with FIFA sycophancy…
December 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
At least for tonight, British moaning cannot compete with FIFA sycophancy…
That’s what we always think about British defence though isn’t it - muddling through. Except sometimes it’s intentional. Am finding this in relation to the Options for Change review, 1990-91.
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
That’s what we always think about British defence though isn’t it - muddling through. Except sometimes it’s intentional. Am finding this in relation to the Options for Change review, 1990-91.
Absolutely. I do wonder whether the lack of urgency in U.K. rearmament is closely related to the speed of Polish rearmament- i.e. let them (and later Germany) provide the conventional deterrence. If so, risky.
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Absolutely. I do wonder whether the lack of urgency in U.K. rearmament is closely related to the speed of Polish rearmament- i.e. let them (and later Germany) provide the conventional deterrence. If so, risky.
Poland is interested in rapidly developing serious land capabilities. The U.K. has no plans to expand the Army despite everything that’s happening. More important to develop “lethality”, apparently.
December 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Poland is interested in rapidly developing serious land capabilities. The U.K. has no plans to expand the Army despite everything that’s happening. More important to develop “lethality”, apparently.
Are you thinking about any particular behaviours and choices here? What are the implications for defence as a whole?
December 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Are you thinking about any particular behaviours and choices here? What are the implications for defence as a whole?
What do you mean by “insider politics”?
December 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
What do you mean by “insider politics”?
Many congratulations Alex, looks like a fabulous event!
November 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Many congratulations Alex, looks like a fabulous event!