Stirling Series: the General's Table: the Economics of Britain's Defence and Security

After a long period when it was largely ignored by politicians of all stripes, the defence of the British realm is now one of the most critical issues facing our country.

In this fascinating and very timely discussion, General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, formerly one of the most senior officers in the British Army as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Director Special Forces and Commander Land Forces, along with Tobias Ellwood former Defence Minister, Chair of the House of Commons Defence Committee and author of 10 Steps to Prevent World War Three and Dominic Cummings: British political strategist who served as Chief Adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The panel will explore the consequences of potential underfunding of the recently-published Strategic Defence Review, whether the new Prime Minister and his Chancellor have the will and ability to meet our commitments to our allies and to reposition our defence posture on to a secure footing, the views of Britain's Service Chiefs and what is the likely future of NATO in the age of Donald Trump.