Is Europe preparing for the wrong kind of war?

What does security mean in a world where the nature of conflict is changing – and traditional alliances can no longer be taken for granted? 

As Europe faces rising geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over the future of the transatlantic alliance and a growing range of threats beyond conventional warfare, what should a smarter approach to security look like?

From defence spending and deterrence to diplomacy, statecraft and the human costs of conflict, this episode explores how governments can respond to a world where security is no longer simply about preparing for war.

Guests

• Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global
• Sanam Naraghi-Anderlini, Founder and CEO, International Civil Society Action Network
• Sir Laurie Bristow, Former ambassador to Russia, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, FCO Director of National Security and RUSI Distinguished Fellow.
• Nathalie Tocci, Chair of the ODI Europe Board
  
  

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