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Dark Matter: The UK military ventures into space
08/10/2024
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
04/09/2024
Johnny Mercer may have lost his seat, but military ‘values and standards’ are here to stay in British politics
GE24: Militarist manifestos?
02/07/2024
More of the same? Where the parties stand on defence issues.
Is Anti-Militarism Unpatriotic?
29/06/2024
On Armed Forces Day 2024, we examine the incentives behind these events. Where did Armed Forces Day come from and what is it trying to achieve?
Armed Forces Day is a display of militarism. Branded as ‘family fun’ days, it fails to address the grim realities of war, and acts as a soft recruitment tool, allowing children to handle weapons and play on military vehicles.
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.
Armed Forces Day
14/06/2024
What’s happening on Armed Forces Day this year. Download and/or order resources to use in your local community to challenge militarism.
Warrior Nation: International anti-militarism – Demilitarising Education
08/02/2024
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8 Feb 2024, SEASON 5 EPISODE 1
Start Thinking Gamer: the British military’s new recruitment frontier
06/02/2024
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.
Job vacancy – ForcesWatch Coordinator
06/12/2023
Would you like to be part of our small team researching and campaigning for peace and human rights and challenging militarism? ForcesWatch is recruiting a new member of staff who will provide direction, skills and passion for the next period of our work. ForcesWatch are looking for a new member of staff who will act … Read more
The Troubles so-called: Britain’s War in Ireland
03/10/2023
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.
The Troubles, so called: Britain’s war in Ireland (EP1)
20/09/2023
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The Troubles, so called, Episode 1
September 13, 2023
What the arms fair tells us about new militarism
15/09/2023
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.
Responding to military engagement in schools
22/06/2023
This booklet produced by Quakers in Britain in 2022 asks how can schools meet their responsibility for the best interests of children and young people when engaging with the armed forces and weapons industry?
It provides information, resources and ideas for countering military influence in schools.
Armed Forces Day 2023: militarism comes to Cornwall
This year the national Armed Forces Day event is being held in Falmouth, Cornwall. Many other events are being held around the country. We outline our concerns, including how the event is marketed, its promotion to young people and schools, and the inclusion of recruitment activities that allow young children to handle weapons.
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