The second article in a two-part mini series by the author on ConservativeHome this week.
The first article in a two-part mini series by the author on ConservativeHome this week.
Russia still sees both as part of its wider sphere of influence – and there is huge potential for the UK to advance its engagement in South Central Asia.
In particular, the escort fleet needs to double in size by acquiring more low-end capability to carry out presence operations and other low-end tasks.
We urgently need an inquiry to understand our strategic failures in the country, and what went wrong.
We should have supported an extension to the conventional arms embargo at the United Nations in August – and must back sanctions.
We regularly describe ourselves as a broad church – and correctly so. Any alignment with the Brexit Party would see that width of appeal narrowed.
We must create a positive culture of well-being where discussing a matter of the mind is on par with dealing with a knee injury.
It will take forward further reforms in governance, rule of law and human rights – all areas in which we are already providing support.
Last month, a critical first step was taken to restore stability with an agreement to establish a Government of National Accord.
Military effort. Cutting off finances. Halting recruitment. Stabilising countries and communities. And countering the terrorists’ propaganda machine
It was a notable achievement, in itself, that face-to-face talks took place between the two sides in Syria’s civil war.
Immigration has long played a positive role in our history – it’s the sheer scale of today’s flows that makes things different.
When I raised these issues in the summer of last year, I was shouted down. But MPs should be encouraged to show political curiosity, share their passion and advance and test current thinking.