We have to re-question our entire defence policy
WILLIAM FORBES: The United Kingdom, at the height of its naval, military, industrial, economic and political powers, effectively ruled the world. But that was when the sun never set on the British...
View ArticleThe SDSR is a slash-and-burn campaign plan - and it's time the Government...
WILLIAM FORBES: The SDSR has no credibility, and has distorted the truth about the immense financial commitments the MoD is making on our behalf.
View ArticleHow the myth of the MoD's £38bn 'black hole' helps to subsidise India
WILLIAM FORBES: The 'missing' £38bn has mesmerised the public into accepting there was no alternative to the vandalism of our armed forces. The money saved will fund Mr Cameron's ideas of 'soft power'.
View ArticleDiamond Jubilee 2012: How the Queen protects our country and our sovereignty
WILLIAM FORBES: Those who misunderstand the value of the Queen's role in our lives, and in the defence of our nation, may reflect on how our constitution works and how our sovereignty is protected.
View ArticleLack of sufficient aircraft has jeapardised Britain's military capability...
WILLIAM FORBES: In Afghanistan, where are the aircraft needed to support outnumbered foot patrols with accurate fire? Where are the helicopters necessary to resupply forward bases?
View ArticlePhilip Hammond is a brave man. He must have the courage to defend our armed...
WILLIAM FORBES: The Defence Secretary must dump the SDSR into his shredder, have all the key figures given to him re-examined, and all the crucial facts requestioned.
View ArticleIn speaking out against the illegal trade of rhino horn, Prince William must...
WILLIAM FORBES: Sadly, when Prince William spoke yesterday morning about rhinocerous horn he neglected the primary target and attempted directly to persuade the buyers of the evil of their ways.
View ArticleMemories of three men: one great, one less so, and one immortal
WILLIAM FORBES: The centenary of one great man's birth coinciding with the bicentenary of another's has prompted a gathering together of memories of Enoch Powell.
View ArticleDefence cuts: The loss of our regiments is buying a fantasy
WILLIAM FORBES: On Thursday the British nation will learn the composition of a new package of cuts in our defences. These are rumoured to include a savage reduction in the strength of the Army.
View ArticleThe 'fairness' excusing the destruction of the British Army is not justice
WILLIAM FORBES: After many years of dedicated service, 20,000 honourable and disciplined men and women are being discarded and so is our history.
View ArticleParliament does have to be reformed. We should adopt a military approach to...
Overhaul: A military approach to reforming our governing system, echoing the simplicity of the Dragoon Concept that has been so successful in warfare, is the most appropriate
View ArticleWe're deluged with on-screen sex and violence - but in real life pain hurts
WILLIAM FORBES: It's no surprise that there's more and more sex and gore in films - scriptwriters are paid to put it there. Conflict captures the audience, boosts the ratings and soothes the sponsors.
View ArticleWrong questions, Mr Hammond. You are asking the wrong questions
WILLIAM FORBES: Mr Hammond is reported as saying that he "would rather fire soldiers than go to war with poor equipment"– but that is not the choice.
View ArticleDiamond Jubilee 2012: How the Queen protects our country and our sovereignty
WILLIAM FORBES: Those who misunderstand the value of the Queen's role in our lives, and in the defence of our nation, may reflect on how our constitution works and how our sovereignty is protected.
View ArticleLack of sufficient aircraft has jeapardised Britain's military capability...
WILLIAM FORBES: In Afghanistan, where are the aircraft needed to support outnumbered foot patrols with accurate fire? Where are the helicopters necessary to resupply forward bases?
View ArticleHow the myth of the MoD's £38bn 'black hole' helps to subsidise India
WILLIAM FORBES: The 'missing' £38bn has mesmerised the public into accepting there was no alternative to the vandalism of our armed forces. The money saved will fund Mr Cameron's ideas of 'soft power'.
View ArticleThe SDSR is a slash-and-burn campaign plan - and it's time the Government...
WILLIAM FORBES: The SDSR has no credibility, and has distorted the truth about the immense financial commitments the MoD is making on our behalf.
View ArticleWe have to re-question our entire defence policy
WILLIAM FORBES: The United Kingdom, at the height of its naval, military, industrial, economic and political powers, effectively ruled the world. But that was when the sun never set on the British...
View ArticlePhilip Hammond is a brave man. He must have the courage to defend our armed...
WILLIAM FORBES: The Defence Secretary must dump the SDSR into his shredder, have all the key figures given to him re-examined, and all the crucial facts requestioned.
View ArticleIn speaking out against the illegal trade of rhino horn, Prince William must...
WILLIAM FORBES: Sadly, when Prince William spoke yesterday morning about rhinocerous horn he neglected the primary target and attempted directly to persuade the buyers of the evil of their ways.
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