I do not believe it makes sense to say that nuclear weapons are inherently evil. In certain circumstances, they can play a positive role - as they have in the past. But clearly they have a power to do great harm. Des Browne circumstanceevilgreat share on social
It will require a sustained military and financial commitment by the international community, working with the government of Afghanistan, to create the environment in which enduring democratic institutions can be established. Des Browne afghanistancommitmentcommunity share on social
I agree with the British Legion that we have a responsibility to support our troops and support their families, particularly when we are asking people to do very difficult and dangerous things for our security. Des Browne agreebritishdangerous share on social
Are we prepared to tolerate a world in which countries which care about morality lay down their nuclear weapons, leaving others to threaten the rest of the world or hold it to ransom? Des Browne carecountryhold Change image and share on social
Before they deploy, they train for the specific operations, but there is a danger that the Army is not retaining the core of its full capabilities. Des Browne armycapabilitycore Change image and share on social
While we are deploying troops in their thousands, we lose the chance to build up their basic skills. Des Browne basicbuildchance Change image and share on social
Whatever he does in office, no man can live up to the high expectations of the world, but we have been changed by his election. Obama's inauguration is a historic global achievement, a major milestone in the journey of a powerful nation. Des Browne achievementchangeelection share on social
There are some days when history is made. Yesterday was one - and I was honoured to be in Washington to watch Barack Obama being sworn in. During his soaring inaugural address, the new president gazed over a teeming National Mall that was crowded with more than a million people. Des Browne addressbarackcrowd share on social
