Despite being born in London, Alan is a fluent Welsh-speaking Welshman who moved to Cardiff in 1992 at the end of an Army career of 18 years. Passionate about Wales, he has had an active career as an impact player in start-up businesses and major change programmes. He now runs a niche Public Affairs consultancy and a number of online ventures. He describes himself as Welsh (a fact) Wise (count the grey hairs) and Wonderful (his Mum said so!) and uses his blog to comment on rugby, military matters and moaning about the state of the nation.

The Cold War: Should Wales deploy the army against the snow?

The Army is working with the local authorities in both the south and north of England in response to the severe weather. Should we and will we follow suit in Wales?

Cardiff must take lessons from London

Cardiff makes bold claims to its status as a capital. But the paucity of vision and timidity of its administrators give lie to such assertions