Emily Barley: We can counter Russia, China and Iran with this alliance of nimble countries

This list of allies and partners includes Australia, Israel, South Korea, Japan, Oman, Qatar and Singapore.

We must show Russia that it has a way out, even if Putin is too mired in blood to take it

Ministers should do nothing to make a coup less likely as the country’s elites come to terms with the consequences of war.

We can’t even begin to come to terms with the implications of this war

Is the British public remotedly prepared for possible cyber attacks aimed at our national infrastructure?

Tom Spiller: It’s time to get real about Russia’s threat to Britain’s cyber security

Every day criminals look for ways to infect British businesses with malware to prevent them from functioning until a ransom is paid.

Julian Brazier: The Integrated Review is groundbreaking, but doesn’t go far enough in addressing the Army’s weaknesses

It can become the best again, but only if the land forces element is revisited in the Government’s proposal.

Neil O’Brien: I can laugh off China sanctioning me, but we can’t shrug off the threat it poses

The UK and governments across the west have started to act.  But we’re still just starting to figure out how to respond.

Eleonora Harwich: What must be done to bolster our cyber security – and save lives

The next National Cyber Security Strategy is due next year, and must have a strong focus on addressing this skills gap.

Julian Brazier: The future of the Army – and why Haldane’s approach remains the best.

His instinct to bring together various reserves to create a ‘Second Line’ was crucial in the First World War; leaders today should take inspiration.

Russians in the bed?

If Putin hoped that Brexit would detach us from our alliances, there’s no evidence of that happening so far, and much to the contrary.

James Wild: The security, defence and foreign policy review is underway. We cannot afford to duck, delay or defer the big decisions.

In the private sector, constantly over-spending your allocated budget would not be dealt with by a bailout but by being shown the door.

Hugo de Burgh: We owe it to future generations of Brits to work with China

It is our third largest market – we must work with it if we are to help resolve global problems from the environment to nuclear proliferation.

Richard Bingley: A cyber war is on the way

Iran, accustomed to artful brinksmanship and operational deniability, and equipped with an experienced cyber army, may take its revenge online.

Ruth Edwards: The Iran crisis should spur us to upgrade our cyber defences

This year’s Security, Defence and Foreign Policy review provides an excellent opportunity to reinforce Britain’s place as a leader in this field.

Mark Lancaster: Our army is creating a new type of soldier

The twenty-first century Division will have more strings to its bow than simply armoured vehicles, strike brigades, and air assault capabilities.

James Frayne: The best case for defence spending is the one least made

It is rare to hear the defence establishment talking plainly about the need to protect Britain against external threats.