Last week’s debate about the UK’s necessity for Trident saw a win for those proposing that Britain does, in fact, need a nuclear deterrent. The opposition did point out that the current threat doesn’t lie with states, but the proposition persuaded the house of the necessity for the “ultimate life insurance” for a state. Congratulations to Oliver Hartland (2nd Prop) who was the night’s best speaker.

This week, we’ll be debating about the Middle East with the motion This House Believes that Middle Eastern Affairs are none of the West’s business. This, of course, is of particular significance given the so-called “Arab Spring”, with unrest and full blown revolution taking place across the region. Does the West have a responsibility to the region? Is it even capable of acting in a manner that can benefit the region in the long run? Enlighten yourself on the issue or speak your mind this Wednesday, at 6pm in Keynes LT5.

We’ll also be hosting our trials for the Royal Holloway IV this week. We’ll be sending two teams and a judge, so if you’d like to attend the competition on Sunday the 13th of March make sure you come along for the trial, which will take place after the Middle East debate. The motion for that debate will be announced 15 minutes before it begins, as is customary at IV competitions.

See you on Wednesday!