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
The process of establishing the identity of passport applicants needs to be strengthened by introducing a requirement for some applicants to attend a passport office in person. Des Browne applicantattendestablish Change image and share on social
You can't talk about defeating insurgencies in the same way that you can with a conventional army. Des Browne armyconventionaldefeat Change image and 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
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
Nuclear weapons are infinitely less important in our foreign policy than they were in the days of the Cold War. I don't think we need nuclear weapons any longer. Des Browne colddayforeign Change image and share on social
With the enhancements to the security of the passport document itself that biometric technology will bring, it is time to make equivalent enhancements to the process of establishing identity before issuing passports. Des Browne biometricbringdocument share on social
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
The Helmand area used to be the breadbasket of Afghanistan. There was a time when a substantial number of the grapes we ate came from Afghanistan. Des Browne afghanistanareabreadbasket Change image and share on social
I am sorry to be leaving the post of secretary of state for Scotland. Des Browne leavepostscotland Change image and share on social
