War and Parable of the Broken Window

Introduction The parable of the broken window was introduced by French economist Frédéric Bastiat in his 1850 essay “That Which We See and That Which We Do Not See” (“Ce qu’on voit et ce qu’on ne voit pas”) to illustrate why destruction, and the money spent to recover from destruction, is not actually a net… Read More

An Overview of the Auxiliary Territorial Service

Introduction The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS; often pronounced as an acronym) was the women’s branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 09 September 1938, initially as a women’s voluntary service, and existed until 01 February 1949, when it was merged into the Women’s Royal Army Corps. The ATS… Read More

Unlock Your Health Potential: The Incredible Benefits of Hiring a Fitness and Nutrition Coach

Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, where maintaining a healthy lifestyle can often feel like an uphill battle, hiring a fitness and nutrition coach can be a game-changer. These professionals possess the expertise and knowledge to guide you towards unlocking your health potential. From designing personalised fitness programmes to offering tailored nutrition advice, a fitness and… Read More

An Overview of National Defence

Introduction National security, or national defence, is the security and defence of a sovereign state, including its citizens, economy, and institutions, which is regarded as a duty of government. Originally conceived as protection against military attack, national security is widely understood to include also non-military dimensions, including the security from terrorism, minimisation of crime, economic… Read More

What is Military Security?

Introduction Military security implies the capability of a nation-state to defend itself, and/or deter military aggression. Outline Alternatively, military security implies the capability of a nation-state to enforce its policy choices by use of military force. The term “military security” is often considered synonymous with “security” in military contexts. One of the definitions of security… Read More

What is the Defence Industrial Base?

Introduction In political science, the defence industrial base (or DIB), or defence industrial and technological base is a government’s industrial assets that are of direct or indirect importance for the production of equipment for a country’s armed forces. It is loosely associated with realism, which views the state as the preponderant guarantor of security, and… Read More

What is the National Defence Industrial Association (NDIA)?

Introduction The National Defence Industrial Association (NDIA) is a trade association for the United States government and defence industrial base. It is an 501(c)3 educational organisation. Its headquarters are in Arlington, Virginia. NDIA was established in 1919 as a result of the inability of the defence industry to scale up the war effort during World… Read More