Hard Power and Legitimacy in the Chagos Archipelago
It is US hard power, rather than the Chagos agreement or any successor to it, that will ensure that Diego Garcia can continue to play its role in the Indian Ocean and beyond.
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NCSC Warns of Increased Russian Hacktivist Threat to UK Online Services
National Cyber Security Centre says these ideologically motivated attackers are moving beyond simple website disruptions.
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UK Digital ID Scheme Faces Resistance Over Security Concerns
The scheme once appeared inevitable, but that confidence has unraveled amid intense public backlash and troubling security revelations.
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‘Cocksure boor’ Trump’s disastrous gamble predicted in long-forgotten memoir
Foreign leaders seeking to cope with Donald Trump should not shower the U.S. president with flattery and gold gifts, a former British defense secretary said: they should read a near-forgotten 1991 book that describes Trump as a “cocksure boor who pays…
UK Launches £210M Cyber Action Plan
At the heart of this plan sits a new Government Cyber Unit, designed to coordinate the UK’s scattered cybersecurity efforts into a unified force.
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Trump’s attack dog is barking at the wrong leaders. He’s about to be put down
In late November, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent instructions to US diplomats, directing them to sell Trump’s immigration policies to allies who don’t want them. In a barely reported move, Rubio instructed diplomats in Europe, Australia, New Zeal…
British special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan: Report
UK special forces in Afghanistan executed suspects without facing repercussions despite widespread knowledge of their behavior in the army chain of command, a former senior British officer told a public inquiry.
UK Budget 2025: Reactions From Tech Leaders
While many leaders welcome fresh commitments to AI infrastructure and innovation, others warn about limited investment and a lack of cyber resilience.
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Britain lifts sanctions on Syrian president
London has lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, following a United Nations decision to remove him from its terrorist list. The move comes ahead of the Syrian leader’s planned visit to the United States.
UK Court Delivers Split Verdict in Getty Images vs. Stability AI Case
In January 2023, Getty Images filed a major lawsuit in the UK High Court against Stability AI, an…