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New Warrior Nation series - International anti-militarism

8 FEB 24, SEASON 5, EPISODE 1: Demilitarising Education

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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.

What the arms fair tells us about new militarism

As the world's largest arms fair takes place in London we look at what it says about the direction of defence and its relationship with civil society.

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

Erasing accountability during The Troubles

Legislation that seeks to shield the British state from actions it took during The Troubles is currently snaking through Parliament. We took a look at the ideology underpinning it - and what it means for families still seeking justice.

Rogue heroes?

A counter-history of the SAS

Mutual militarisation. Chancellor holding his red case. Increased defence spending promises in the 2023 Spring Budget.

Mutual militarisation: the budget and NATO spending

Following the £11bn commitment to military spending in the Spring Budget, we asked Campaign Against Arms Trade's Sam Perlo-Freeman for his take on the mutual militarisation fuelled by Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine.

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New Warrior Nation series - International anti-militarism

8 FEB 24, SEASON 5, EPISODE 1: Demilitarising Education

See all episodes of Warrior Nation

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?