The AI arms race: the new face of war
18/06/2026
We look at how the development and use of AI by the military is set to change and break fundamental ethical, societal and legal conventions.
A war of choice, mass civilian killing and the consequences of militarism
16/03/2026
The US-Israeli campaign of indiscriminate bombardment of Iran exemplifies a world driven by militarist ideology, in which a hierarchical understanding of rights normalises mass killing of civilians.
Roadshows, robot dogs and fairytales: How Britain’s largest weapons company targets schools
02/03/2026
The UK's largest arms company has been heavily involved in learning resources and activities for primary and secondary schools for many years. Michal Grant explores why schools need to reconsider giving the company a platform to influence young people.
Do we want militarised schools? Cadet forces, ‘independent’ evaluations and defence agendas in education
21/10/2025
With the government's pledge to create more cadet units in schools we look at the politics of cadet force expansion, the research that has supported it, and what is wrong with militarising education.


