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Author biography
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Mark Allatt is chairman of UK Defence First, a former parliamentary candidate, and a commentator on defence, security, and foreign policy matters.
Mark Beer OBE is Chairman of The Metis Institute, London and Co-Founder of Seven Pillars Law, Astana.
Mark Brooks OBE is a public policy adviser who specialises in men's health and inclusion. He is the policy adviser for the APPG on men and boys’ issues and has published a “Men’s health strategy for England” policy paper.
Mark Drakeford is a Welsh former politician who served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2018 to 2024.
Martin Banks is a British-born journalist who has reported from Brussels since 2001, covering the EU institutions and European politics. He previously worked for many years in UK journalism, including as a chief reporter, and later freelanced for national titles such as The Daily Telegraph.
