The internet is revolutionising the way we live and how we express ourselves, and influencing our culture, privacy, politics, and mental health. The benefits are enormous, but the wider hazards, for too long ignored, must now be addressed.
Just condemning, distancing, and isolating this new axis is a dead end. We must offer all stakeholders a workable vision for a better world order – and an off-ramp for those bent on upending it.
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.
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
This is not an argument against trade, nor a call for isolation. Open markets matter. But they only function when rules are enforced. Infrastructure, public health, and the exposure of young people to addictive products are not politically neutral.