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Trident and options for the UK’s nuclear deterrent

In a letter to The Times, Lord Owen suggests alternatives that could enable the SNP to support Scotland-based nuclear-capable submarines. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)

January 25th, 2016 | Filed under: International, Defence | Tags: Defence and Nuclear, The Times

Syria and the revival of the Nato-Russia Council

Lord Owen writes to The Times welcoming Nato’s decision to take up his idea of reviving the Russia-Nato Council “for better political co-operation with Moscow”. (Click on the letter to enlarge it.)

January 25th, 2016 | Filed under: International, Syria | Tags: Russia, The Times

The UN needs to recognise four semi-autonomous regions of Syria

Writing to The Times, Lord Owen proposes several concrete steps in dealing with Isis that should be taken after the Paris attacks. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)

January 23rd, 2016 | Filed under: International, Syria | Tags: Middle East, The Times

David Owen calls for Damascus to be saved

Letter to The Times, published Thursday 27 August 2015

 

August 27th, 2015 | Filed under: International, Syria | Tags: Middle East, The Times

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• Brexit: An amicable divorce?

  Speech to University of Oxford International Relations Society 17 May 2017 via Voices from Oxford.

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• YouTube Channel

  Filmed speeches and broadcasts from the lead-up to the EU referendum in which Lord Owen sets out why he supported 'Vote Leave'. Simply click on the logo.

• Diary

  11 April
  British Chamber of Commerce in Germany Conference, Berlin

  13 April
  Geoffrey Jefferson Lecture, Society of British Neurological Surgeons, Torquay

  19 April
  Henry Jackson Society

  5 June
  Royal Overseas League

  8 June
  Chipping Campden Literary Lunch

  9 July
  Ways with Words Festival, Dartington

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