James Rogers

James Rogers is Director of the Global Britain Programme at the Henry Jackson Society.

Articles

Defence

It’s time to relearn the geography of British power

Whatever the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, the UK will retain its capacity to act as a global power. Over the past year alone the Royal Navy has deployed three warships to the Pacific Ocean to support the rules-based international order and its regional allies – the United States, Australia, Japan and South Korea. While […]

Defence

European nations – not Trump – are undermining NATO

When he makes his first formal visit to the United Kingdom later this week, President Donald Trump will greeted by throngs of angry protesters, as well as a giant balloon of a “Baby Trump” flying over London. Irrespective of his domestic or economic policies, there is one area in which he should be given strong […]

Brexit

What role for Brexit Britain in NATO?

NATO leaders will soon assemble in Brussels for their summer summit. The fact that they are meeting in the organisation’s brand new £900 million headquarters should not mask the fact that the alliance has faced some serious challenges of late. At a recent Henry Jackson Society workshop, jointly hosted with NATO and the Konrad Adenauer […]

Defence

Is the UK up to the challenges of this volatile age?

Over the past year, Britain’s security and defence policy has been thrust into the limelight. On the one hand, the British government is keen to show its European allies that – irrespective of withdrawal from the EU – the UK will remain deeply committed to European security, with the Prime Minister expected to underscore this fact […]