Has Britain lost its respect on the world stage?
As tensions with Iran escalate and the transatlantic alliance shows signs of strain, questions are growing over Britain’s global standing. With criticism mounting from Washington and concerns about the UK’s military readiness, is the country losing influence among its allies? Columnist David Wooding joins to discuss the political fallout after Donald Trump’s latest attacks on Sir Keir Starmer and claims Britain is failing to project strength internationally. Former US Army Europe commander General (Ret.) Ben Hodges gives his view on Britain’s military posture and whether the UK still carries weight in global security. Plus, former Trump National Security Adviser and ex-US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton joins to discuss the Iran confrontation, America’s expectations of its allies, and whether the UK is still seen as a reliable partner on the world stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Show Notes
As tensions with Iran escalate and the transatlantic alliance shows signs of strain, questions are growing over Britain’s global standing. With criticism mounting from Washington and concerns about the UK’s military readiness, is the country losing influence among its allies?
Columnist David Wooding joins to discuss the political fallout after Donald Trump’s latest attacks on Sir Keir Starmer and claims Britain is failing to project strength internationally.
Former US Army Europe commander General (Ret.) Ben Hodges gives his view on Britain’s military posture and whether the UK still carries weight in global security.
Plus, former Trump National Security Adviser and ex-US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton joins to discuss the Iran confrontation, America’s expectations of its allies, and whether the UK is still seen as a reliable partner on the world stage.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.