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Debating Scotland: Issues of Independence and Union in the 2014 Referendum

On 18 September 2014, Scotland held a referendum on the question: Should Scotland be an independent country?

Opinion

Trident, Brexit and Scotland’s Coercion

The renewal of Trident looks set to be the final act of Cameron's premiership but, says William Walker, it's a decision likely to have complex and long-running implications.

Opinion

Labour Pains

Throughout most of its history, Labour has been a unitary party with authority located in London-based institutions corresponding, in this instance, to the organisation of the UK state.

Opinion

Scotland and NATO: a natural partnership?

Colin Fleming

Colin Fleming on the NATO membership prospects of an independent Scotland.

Opinion

Intelligence, security and accountability in an independent Scotland… more questions than answers?

Colin Atkinson discusses intelligence, security and the role of parliament in oversight in an independent Scotland.

Opinion

Democratic oversight of intelligence and security: some reflections

Andrew Neal reports on the ‘Security in Scotland’ publication on intelligence and

Publication

Report: Intelligence and security oversight in an independent Scotland

Report on the fourth of six events in the seminar series:

Security in Scotland, with or without constitutional change

Principal investigator and correspond

Opinion

The future of Trident in the event of a Yes vote

As NATO leaders prepare to meet in Wales, Hugh Chalmers of RUSI discusses the future of Trident in the event of a Yes vote.

Opinion

State of the debate: Scotland, NATO, and Trident?

Colin Fleming

Colin Fleming investigates issues relating to the ongoing defence debate.

Publication

Security, intelligence and EU cooperation: Scotland’s comparator countries

Report on the third of six events in the seminar series: Security in Scotland, with or without constitutional change

Key points:

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