Putin's aggression is spilling into Ukraine. NATO's dated defence posture needs upgrading. Let's agree what 'victory' looks like in Ukraine, and compete the mission. These are my reflections from the 2025 Warsaw Security Conference.
Jeremy Kyle is joined by former Defence Select Committee chair Tobias Ellwood, discussing Keir Starmer’s announcement of a rise in defence spending. The Prime Minister announced the extra funding in response to “tyrant” Russian President Vladimir Putin and ongoing uncertainty over the US’s commitment to European security, although
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Ukraine’s created a rare turning point in this conflict - only with increased Western support can it be exploited
Ukraine's struggle is compounded by Western indecision rather than battlefield failures.
Updating our defense posture isn’t just about increasing conventional combat mass. The full spectrum of warfare — including cyber, space, gray zone, training and the ability to rapidly replenish stockpiles — must all be factored in.
Look up - the nuclear arms race is back. As arms control treaties expire, China and Russia are stockpiling low yield tactical nuclear weapons, making the world more dangerous than during the Cold War. The West lacks a coherent strategy to address this evolving threat.
Former minister Tobias Ellwood stresses the urgent need for the UK to bolster its defense strategy in response to evolving global threats. He advocates for increased defense spending, stronger international alliances, and modernized military capabilities.
We need a bigger NATO with Britain taking the lead. Putin's ambitions signal a return to Russian expansionism, threatening all of Europe. As global tensions rise, the call for increased defense budgets grows. Britain must spearhead efforts to counter emerging security challenges.
The article discusses the potential implications of the Ukraine conflict in shaping a new world order led by China and Russia. It highlights the West's struggle to respond effectively and suggests that the outcome of this conflict could determine global power dynamics for the rest of the century.
We seem to have lost the ability take calculated but resolute risks – and until that changes, Putin will take advantage
NATO must move troops in now - or face a cold war where Russia and China are potent allies
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This shabby and perilous retreat from Afghanistan could prove to be the West's worst own goal this century
The Integrated Review must clarify the UK’s approach to security and our position on the world stage
Britain faces increasing global challenges and must upgrade its defense posture to maintain influence. The article calls for increased defense spending to 3% of GDP, improved strategic cooperation between government departments, and a bolder foreign policy to address global volatility.