Must liberal democracies compromise their values in order to defeat a counter insurgency?

Next podcast out tomorrow "The Moral Application Of Violence In War". Guest - Patrick Bury.

Some of the books discussed are pictured below.

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Dug a surprising number of trenches in Northern Ireland. This was in South Armagh in 89 where we spent the longest time in trenches since the Korean war on Op TANTALUS the refurbishment of watchtowers. Trench was had overhead protection in 3 parts -fire trench, sleeping area and admin area.

The younger me beside the older me 36 years apart. A difficult tour during a difficult time. 2 KIA & ~6 badly wounded in our sub unit of about 100. First time back in Londonderry since then. Place is unrecognisable and thriving thankfully.

Just heard the sad news that Paul Haley has died. His iconic photo of the Scots Guards on top of Tumbledown will be an enduring image of the Falklands War.

I talked extensively about Watchkeeper with my guest Neale Smiles on podcast #65. Wherever you get your podcasts from.

20% of Armed Forces not fit enough to deploy.