We are delighted to publish the 32nd in our series of expert comment and analysis by Sir David Omand GCB, visiting Professor in War Studies at King’s College London and a former UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator, Permanent Secretary of the Home Office and Director of GCHQ. As always, the views expressed are those of the author and not of Global Strategy Forum unless otherwise stated. This opinion piece draws on Sir David’s latest book, How Spies Think: Ten Lessons From Intelligence, published this month by Penguin Viking. The full version of Sir David’s article is now available to download: Time To Recalibrate National Security Planning In Light Of The COVID-19 Experience

Sir David will be in conversation with Lord Lothian on his new book on Wednesday 14th October – further details will be posted on our website and emailed directly to GSF’s members.