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Thomas Harding

Thomas Harding

Security and Policy Editor
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Thomas Harding is the security and policy editor covering Westminster politics and European affairs. He has reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the British parliament. Before joining The National in 2020, he was a special adviser to the UK defence secretary, working on policy and communications in the Ministry of Defence. He was also defence correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, covering the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sierra Leone, the Balkans and Northern Ireland. He has a degree in international history.
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A member of the US armed forces is pictured at a security fence at RAF Mildenhall airbase, after US military aircraft were moved from the premises. Reuters
Iran threat forces US aircraft out of second British airbase

Up to 12 aircraft evacuated from RAF Mildenhall after intelligence indicated Tehran was allegedly preparing drone attack

EuropeNovember 10, 2026
Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich and United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at talks involving Russia and Ukraine in the UAE. REUTERS / Rula Rouhana
What would it take to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine?

As talks resume in Abu Dhabi with senior European officials present, hopes rise for start of peace process

EuropeNovember 10, 2026
Finnish President Alexander Stubb could prove a vital figure in peace talks with Russia. EPA
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Can Finland's President put Europe on a path to negotiations with Russia?

Alexander Stubb has the trust of France and Germany, a direct line to Donald Trump and a clear understanding of Russia

EuropeNovember 06, 2026
The USS Theodore Roosevelt en route from the South China Sea to the Middle East for potential air strikes on Iran. Photo: US Navy / Centcom
Third US carrier mission to Gulf 'major indicator' of new war on Iran

USS Theodore Roosevelt gives defeated Donald Trump options with three carrier strike groups

MENANovember 06, 2026
Empty refrigerated shelves in Belgium after a cyber hack. Bloomberg
Sweden reintroduces border controls as wartime closes in on Europe

Attacks on supermarkets, banks, airlines and other sites is the product of hostile state action

EuropeNovember 05, 2026
Signs telling customers that some chilled and frozen products were unavailable due to a technical issue at a SuperValu store in Blanchardstown, Dublin, on Monday. Reuters
UK cyber chief issues urgent warning after supermarket hacks

Underinvestment left critical systems vulnerable, with AI helping hostile states and criminals, says Richard Horne

UKNovember 03, 2026
A French navy drone in the sea off Toulon, France. Admirals have told The National if navies do not rapidly develop drone fleets they will perish. Thomas Harding / The National
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Drones in naval warfare: French admirals predict revolution beneath the waves

Commanders to tell major naval expo the future lies in underwater innovation

EuropeNovember 03, 2026
Israeli F-35 fighter jets could be used soon in strikes against Iran, experts have said. AFP
AnalysisResult raises prospect of new attack on Iran

Renewed conflict ‘very much a possibility’ after US midterms, experts say

MENAOctober 29, 2026
Supporters of Israel's Arab-led Joint List political alliance cheer at the alliance's campaign headquarters in the northern Israeli city of Nazareth on Tuesday. AFP
Arab parties set sights on ousting Netanyahu as counting nears end

Election gave no clear majority to either Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot

MENAOctober 28, 2026
The record number of seats that the Palestinian Israeli community is set to gain could have pivotal implications. AFP
DispatchArab Israelis wake to new political dawn after record election success

Those who were once apathetic about polls have become a force to be reckoned with

MENAOctober 28, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and former army general Gadi Eisenkot, right, are the leading candidates in a closely-fought election. EPA
Israel awaits election results after turnout soars

Polls close after tight contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition rivals

MENAOctober 27, 2026
Ahmad Tibi, leader of the Arab Movement for Change party, casts his ballot in Tayibe, Israel. EPA
Israel's Arabs flock to polling stations with call for change

Turnout among Arab voters tipped to soar, potentially giving minority parties a key voice in coalition talks

MENAOctober 27, 2026
Arab-Israelis gather in the northern town of Araba. AFP
‘Astronomical’ Arab turnout could reshape Israeli politics in key election

Netanyahu’s opponents consider unprecedented alliances to keep him out of power

MENAOctober 27, 2026
People walk in front of an election campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and the leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot (R), reading 'The battle is closed!' in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 October 2026. Israel will hold its national legislative election to choose the 120 members of the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA / ABIR SULTAN
Israeli voters head to polling stations to deliver Netanyahu verdict

Prime Minister is seeking re-election after a four-year term defined by October 7 attacks and the wars that followed

MENAOctober 27, 2026
The Canary Wharf financial, banking and business district in London. AFP
Can Burnham and Healey conjure a budget to keep investors’ money in Britain?

New Chancellor has little fiscal headroom for sweeping changes

UKOctober 26, 2026
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