Is Britain Ready for WAR?

Is Labour exaggerating the threat from Russia and missing the real risks? Does the world beyond the West now prefer China over the US? What does Poland’s new pro-Trump president mean for Ukraine and European defence?

Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.

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Podcast episode: 410

2:45 Strategic Defence Review
24:39 Ukraine's Drone Operation
27:00 Poland's Election Results
32:00 China's Economic Future (including Belt and Road Initiative)



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