JAMES MACLAREN has extensive defence and security experience, gained through time spent in military service, secure government, academia and journalism. Having held senior appointments in NATO, the UK MOD and having commanded forces on operations globally, he is well placed to comment and discuss a wide range of issues and events taking place in the world today.

He enjoys debate and welcomes challenging discussions on issues affecting peace and security at home and abroad.

Sudan Crisis: Protecting Nationals and the Operational Dilemma

By James Maclaren AS ANOTHER conflict situation threatens thousands of lives including British nationals in the troubled state of Sudan....

James Maclaren

Apr 24, 20233 min read

Russia and Ukraine—Returning to a Status Quo. The Transnistria Solution

By James Maclaren THE Russia-Ukraine war is into its second year and on the current trajectory holds no sign of a resolution. That the...

James Maclaren

Mar 27, 20234 min read

Government Uplifts the Defence Budget. But Does it Realise What the World Looks Like?

It’s likely the UK Defence Secretary is fuming. Last month the UK was chided in the media for the state of its armed forces by serving...

James Maclaren

Mar 13, 20234 min read

Expert defence, conlfict and security and commentary

Defence Analysis to make you think...

Sudan Crisis: Protecting Nationals and the Operational Dilemma

Russia and Ukraine—Returning to a Status Quo. The Transnistria Solution

Government Uplifts the Defence Budget. But Does it Realise What the World Looks Like?

JAMES
MACLAREN
Writer
Persuasive writing

Expert defence, conlfict and security and commentary

Defence Analysis to make you think...

Sudan Crisis: Protecting Nationals and the Operational Dilemma

Russia and Ukraine—Returning to a Status Quo. The Transnistria Solution

Government Uplifts the Defence Budget. But Does it Realise What the World Looks Like?

JAMES MACLAREN Writer Persuasive writing

JAMES
MACLAREN
Writer
Persuasive writing