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General Sir Richard Shirreff, former deputy supreme allied commander, Nato

Stephen Sackur speaks to General Sir Richard Shirreff, who claims that Britain and Nato are exhibiting dangerous weakness on conflicts from Ukraine to Syria.

Stephen Sackur speaks to General Sir Richard Shirreff, retired deputy commander of Nato forces. He has recently described British prime minister David Cameron as hesitant and vacillating, and claims Britain and Nato are exhibiting dangerous weakness on conflicts from Ukraine to Syria. But is there a viable strategic alternative?

30 minutes

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Role Contributor
Interviewer Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Richard Shirreff

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