Robert Fox

is a writer on western defence issues and Italian current affairs. He has worked for the Corriera della Sera in Milan, covered the Falklands invasion for BBC Radio, and worked as defence correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. His books include The Inner Sea: the Mediterranean and its People, published by Alfred A. Knopf.

Suicide bombers: a message from al-Qaeda

Relative calm in Iraq has been interrupted by the followers of al-Zarqawi, says Robert Fox

First Posted July 29, 2008

Why is Ratko Mladic so hard to find?

The Serb Army still holds the key to the mystery of Mladic's whereabouts, says Robert Fox

First Posted July 28, 2008

The timing of Brown's Knesset speech is ominous

It's not only the Israeli hawks who now expect their country to bomb Iran

First Posted July 21, 2008

US and Israel should beware of taking on Iran

Iran is well able to retaliate against any attack on their nuclear facilities

First Posted July 3, 2008

France is back in the Nato fold

France's decision to rejoin Nato will have major implications for the British

First Posted June 17, 2008

UK puts brave face on Iraq withdrawal

British troops will have to leave Iraq by the New Year or face war crimes charges, says Robert Fox

First Posted June 11, 2008

Afghanistan: 100 down and no end in sight

Britain’s role in Helmand is as incoherent as ever. The Army needs direction, says Robert Fox

First Posted June 9, 2008

Great Game – shame about the strategy

Nato, Pakistan and Afghanistan are as divided as the Taliban, says Robert Fox: it's time to talk

First Posted May 27, 2008