‘Getting Stuff’ vs Creating a Culture of Excellence

What kind of country should the UK be in the 21st-Century?
Should it be about creating a culture of excellence, or evermore materialism? And how could creating a culture of excellence help the UK economy?

UK Economy: Signs of Hope or Doom?

It’s certain that government policy will either correct the UK’s present economic deficiencies, or cause a serious and downward economic spiral.

Geopolitics: Are We Ready for Globalization v2.0?

Countries foresighted enough to practice Interdependence will arrange their operations to become ‘Win-Win’ allowing them a competitive advantage in the global economy.

When Will Illegal Immigration to the UK be Addressed?

Illegal crossings to the UK from the EU are rising.

Yet, one of the main reasons Britons voted to leave the EU was to control how many foreigners are allowed into the country annually.

Ukraine: Fixing a Broken Country

The situation in Ukraine is far more complex than a plethora of political soundbites can describe. The present war in Ukraine has been decades in the making.

How to Supercharge the Royal Navy

To better afford the most advanced Royal Navy ships, submarines and aircraft, the UK should follow the lead of countries like Sweden, for one example, whose military-industrial complex earns enough revenue from the sales of advanced military equipment to foreign countries that it covers the annual operating budget of the Swedish Air Force.

If the UK government ordered the Royal Navy to sell (to Commonwealth nations only) every Type 23 (Frigate) and Type 43 (Destroyer) ship at their 7th year of service (most of them are older than that, even now) AND by offering wealthy Commonwealth nations the opportunity to purchase brand-new (right off the production line) the much more capable Type 26 (Frigate) and newer and more capable Type 46 (Destroyer) for two very easy examples, the Royal Navy would soon find itself sailing ships and flying aircraft that have never exceeded seven years of Royal Navy service — and thereby, always be provided with the most up-to-date ships, submarines and aircraft.

Done right — which means keeping constant production lines (operating 24/7/365) for each type of ship, submarine, and military aircraft — would make a favourable contribution to the annual GDP of the United Kingdom.

It’s not a new idea. Sweden has been doing this for decades. Earning billions annually and making it look easy. Everything is easy when you know how…

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