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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.
Erasing accountability during The Troubles
11/05/2023
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.
Mutual militarisation: the budget and NATO spending
13/04/2023
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.
Warrior Nation: The War Racket: reflections & predictions
12/04/2023
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March 30, 2023 SEASON 4 EPISODE 10
Warrior Nation: War & police: linking the cops & the military
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March 15, 2023 SEASON 4 EPISODE 9
Warrior Nation: A material world: think-tank funding and defending the status quo
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March 02, 2023 SEASON 4 EPISODE 8
Warrior Nation podcast
30/03/2023
Season 4 – Militarism and Democracy
In the UK, the military is often viewed as an impartial and benign actor subordinated to a democratic leader. This season of our Warrior Nation podcast examines the truth behind this commonly held view. Since 2000 the civil-military gap has been narrowing as the UK military has sought to influence democracy and democratic institutions. With our hugely knowledgeable guests, each episode explores how militarism and the military impact on democracy and democratic processes in Britain.
The War Racket: Reflections & Predictions (video)
Unpicking British Army recruitment adverts
09/03/2023
The latest British Army recruitment advert received widespread critique for innaccurate depictions of the military’s role in domestic floods. We took a look at the advert and its place in the recruitment landscape.
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