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Sir Richard Dearlove on Iran, Trump, NATO and Why Britain Is Not War-Ready | Talk War with Philip Ingram

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Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove joins Philip Ingram on Talk War for a hard-hitting conversation on the global security crises reshaping the world. From the escalating confrontation with Iran and Donald Trump’s response, to growing pressure on NATO, the threat from Russia and China, and serious questions over whether Britain is prepared for modern conflict, this episode tackles the biggest defence and intelligence issues facing the UK and the West.

Philip Ingram, former senior British military intelligence officer, and Sir Richard Dearlove dig into: the latest tensions involving Iran, the US and the Strait of Hormuz whether further American military action is likely the reality of the UK’s military readiness defence spending, missile defence and Britain’s vulnerabilities the intelligence relationship between the UK and the US the threat posed by the IRGC political leadership, national resilience and the future of British security

If you want sharp analysis on war, geopolitics, intelligence, defence policy and national security, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now to Talk War with Philip Ingram.Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove joins Philip Ingram on Talk War for a hard-hitting conversation on the global security crises reshaping the world. From the escalating confrontation with Iran and Donald Trump’s response, to growing pressure on NATO, the threat from Russia and China, and serious questions over whether Britain is prepared for modern conflict, this episode tackles the biggest defence and intelligence issues facing the UK and the West.

Philip Ingram, former senior British military intelligence officer, and Sir Richard Dearlove dig into: the latest tensions involving Iran, the US and the Strait of Hormuz whether further American military action is likely the reality of the UK’s military readiness defence spending, missile defence and Britain’s vulnerabilities the intelligence relationship between the UK and the US the threat posed by the IRGC political leadership, national resilience and the future of British security

If you want sharp analysis on war, geopolitics, intelligence, defence policy and national security, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now to Talk War with Philip Ingram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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