PinnedCharlie LovettThe UK faces three energy challenges — to meet them will require a bold and ambitious long-term…Today the Government finally unveiled its eagerly awaited energy strategy.Apr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022
Charlie LovettChaos in Russia: A dangerous moment for PutinWhat is happening in Russia?Jun 24, 2023Jun 24, 2023
Charlie LovettInvading Ukraine will backfire for PutinJust over a week into his invasion of Ukraine, it is becoming clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin has badly miscalculated. So much…Mar 4, 2022Mar 4, 2022
Charlie LovettPutin has torn up the post-Cold War security order — the West needs a strategic recalibrationIn the early hours of yesterday (24th February), Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine…Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
Charlie LovettReflections: A year on from the coup in Myanmar, what consequences have the Tatmadaw faced?In April 2021, I wrote an article for Strife blog (published May 2021 — link below) in which I analysed the consequences for Myanmar’s…Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022
Charlie LovettThe Future of Britain: the current government should pay heed to Sir Tony BlairOn the 20th January, Tony Blair made a speech for his Institute for Global Change think tank discussing the future of Britain.Jan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
Charlie LovettThe US withdrawal from Afghanistan: A lose-lose situation?Yesterday’s announcement that the US would fully withdraw its forces from Afghanistan marks the official end of the 20-year US military…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
Charlie LovettDefending the Liberal World Order: Time for the UK to take a lead in confronting ChinaIn its recent Integrated Review of defence and foreign policy the UK Government set out its intent for a tilt in strategic focus towards…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021