Gary Cartwright

4 days ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

Spearheaded by Lord Robertson, General Sir Richard Barrons, and Dr. Fiona Hill, the review outlines a comprehensive strategy to modernise the UK’s military capabilities, emphasising readiness, technological advancement, and international collaboration. This analysis critically examines the SDR’s key components, assessing its strengths, potential shortcomings, and the broader implications for the UK’s defence and security landscape.

1 week ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

Starmer promised just that. A self-styled moderate, he vowed to restore order to the machinery of government, to end Tory mismanagement, and most pressingly, to “take back control” of Britain’s borders. Yet nearly a year into his premiership, Starmer’s failure to deliver on illegal immigration is both glaring and politically dangerous. Despite pledging during the election campaign to bring Channel crossings under control, the boats have not stopped.

1 month ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

The Kremlin might insist that the country is resilient in the face of Western sanctions and economic pressure, but behind the bombast lies a troubling reality: Russia is not bouncing back. It is faltering. As President Putin doubles down on militarisation and economic self-sufficiency, the broader economy is choking under the weight of inflation, budget deficits, and crumbling energy revenues.

1 month ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

21 participants from six NATO Allies and Ukraine addressed topics including the security of critical services, strategic communications, transport and military mobility. The workshop aimed to enhance collaboration and inform future planning for NATO and Ukraine, identify key challenges and develop actionable strategies for Ukraine’s long-term security and defence readiness. In the workshop, experts from several Swedish government agencies shared Sweden’s approach to national resilience-building.

2 months ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

In a move that could shape transatlantic relations for years to come, the European Commission, the E.U.’s executive arm, circulated on Monday evening a list of American goods targeted for tariffs. Representatives of the 27-member bloc are expected to vote on the list by Wednesday, with levies potentially taking effect in two waves — the first on April 15 and the second a month later.