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New Warrior Nation podcast series - international anti-militarism

Dark Matter: The UK military ventures into space 

A new space-race is militarising the heavens. We look at recent developments, UK alliances, the defence companies involved, and the woeful lack of parliamentary scrutiny.

‘Honourable and Gallant Members’: Patrician militarism prevails under Labour

Johnny Mercer may have lost his seat, but military ‘values and standards’ are here to stay in British politics

GE24: Militarist manifestos?

More of the same? Where the parties stand on defence issues.

Declining interest in Armed Forces Day welcomed by peace campaigners

Peace campaigners have welcomed the news that there will be no national event for Armed Forces Day this year, as no local councils have come forward to host it. Local events to mark Armed Forces Day (29th June) this weekend are facing growing resistance from groups and individuals concerned about its uncritical portrayal of war and the armed forces.

Start Thinking Gamer: the British military’s new recruitment frontier

After the British Army pulled its planned Fortnite promo due to criticism it could target children, we explore how military recruitment is moving into the unregulated domain of online gaming.

A picture of MPs sitting in the Houses of Parliement where they are currently debating legislation on The Troubles.

The Troubles so-called: Britain’s War in Ireland

A retrospective on our Warrior Nation mini-series platforming voices whose lives and work have been shaped by the war in the North of Ireland.

Armed Forces Day 2024 resources

New Warrior Nation podcast series - international anti-militarism

Should the armed forces encourage young people to interact with weapons and military vehicles?  We explore why this is happening and how can it be challenged?