Former military commander Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s next National Security Advisor. Jenkins, a general with extensive experience in the Royal Marines, will assume the role from Tim Barrow, who may become Britain’s ambassador to the United States. Jenkins has held various positions within the military, including Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, Deputy National Security Adviser, and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff. He is recognized for his work in Afghanistan and his report on alleged arbitrary executions by British soldiers.