UK Prepares for War: A Look at Concerns and the Path Ahead
The UK is urgently developing plans to prepare the entire nation for potential war, acknowledging that a whole-of-society approach is critical. This initiative comes in response to rising threats, with hostile intelligence activities against the armed forces increasing significantly. Key elements of this effort include a new defense counter-intelligence unit, enhanced spying capabilities, and a renewed focus on informing the public about their potential roles and sacrifices in a conflict. The government is reviving a modern version of the Government War Book, which was previously shelved after the Cold War.