Blogs

The below blogs are recommended for their international affairs and security issues content:

The Euston Manifesto - Left-wing organisation supporting liberal interventionism and a robust security policy.

Britain and America - Analysis of the transatlantic relationship.

Oliver Kamm - Musings from the renowned journalist, author and HJS Signatory.

Stephen Pollard - From The Spectator site, commentary from the journalist and HJS Signatory.

Harry's Place - Left of centre blog from writers who focus on the threat to the West.

Shadow Government - Blog about U.S. foreign policy under the Obama administration, written by experienced policy makers from the loyal opposition.

The Reactionary - The 'international journal of subversive culture'. Journal for those keen to take a stand for Western civilization in the face of populist calls for appeasement of terrorists and capitulation to religious extremism.

Conservative Home - Unofficial grassroots site for British Conservatives which regularly  discusses international issues.

Robin Shepherd Online - The personal blog of HJS DIrector of International Affairs, Robin Shepherd.

Global Power Europe - Blog focusing on EU issues authored by HJS European Union Section Director James Rogers in a personal capacity.

Greater Surbiton - Thoughts from HJS European Neighbourhood Section Director Marko Hoare in a personal capacity.

Oxblog - Foreign affairs commentary from four ex-Oxford graduates, including HJS contributor Patrick Belton.

Normblog - The thoughts of left-wing academic Professor Norman Geras.

Comment is Free - The Guardian's online discussion forum, frequently peppered with obnoxious views. Worth reading to remind yourself why our mission is so important.

Z Word Blog - Zionism and anti-Zionism. Unplugged.

Global Bubble - Daniel Emmett-Gulliver's ponderings on global matters.

More general blogs of interest include:

Iain Dale's Diary - Daily political commentary of the Conservative Party activist.

Guido Fawkes - Discussion on parliamentary plots, rumours and conspiracy.

Dizzy Thinks - The blog of a self-confessed political anorak.

Comment Central - Danny Finkelkstein's compendium at The Times.

Pooter Geek

Cassilis - Offering general political comment and a very handy regular round-up of think-tank activity in the UK.