The Marinera: A Case Study In Scotland’s Vassalage 

Coll McCail

Coll McCail

On 7 January 2026, American authorities seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic Ocean. The US Coast Guard captured the Marinera between Iceland and Scotland, boarding the vessel and detaining its crew with logistical support from the British Royal Navy. The action, said US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, was part of the armed maritime blockade Washington… Read More

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Troops in Ukraine: Scottish Politicians in Lockstep

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Coll McCail and David Jamieson discuss Britain’s lurch towards a more assertive military posture, and why Scottish First Minister John Swinney is eager to march along.