Strategic Geography
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Britain has left the EU but remains a major military power in Europe. As the US military plans to pull key assets out of Europe, the UK is part of NATO’s push for a European pillar and of the allies’ effort to divide up defense production, and British companies are mass-producing Ukrainian drone designs under a technology-sharing agreement. This section collects our analysis involving the United Kingdom, including London’s response at the UN to China’s ethnic unity law.
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Who Owns Battlefield Knowledge: The Boundary of Interests Between Ukraine, Allies, and Defense Enterprises
The battlefield in Ukraine is exporting a highly scarce asset: technical knowledge accumulated under high-intensity combat. Militaries and defense contractors worldwide are vying for these insights. This article analyzes the shifting nature of military aid, data rights, and asymmetrical risks among Ukraine, its allies, and defense enterprises.
Global Backlash Against China's 'Ethnic Unity Law': The Most Disunited Regime Needs Unity Written into Law
China's new law packages domestic assimilation and external long-arm jurisdiction under the guise of 'unity,' sparking concern and countermeasures from democracies worldwide.
NATO Cracks Before the Ankara Summit: Europe Confronts the Security Reality of Accelerated U.S. Withdrawal
The NATO Ankara Summit in July has become a stress test for the alliance. As the U.S. speeds up its withdrawal and cuts key high-end military assets, Europe must confront a more conditional security order and rebuild its own defense and industrial capabilities.