Dannatt
Former head of the British Army who provides expert military analysis and strategic commentary on defence, procurement, and European security.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 53min
Russian troops now being ‘killed faster than Kremlin can recruit’ & world leaders gather in Kyiv to mark fourth anniversary of full-scale war
Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, a specialist in civil‑military innovation. Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army, a veteran military strategist. They discuss world leaders visiting Kyiv, frontline casualty and manpower strains in Russia, Ukraine’s rapid defence innovation and procurement challenges, and the wider risk of a broader collision in Europe.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 32min
Why cutting aid to buy bombs is making us less safe
In this episode, Lord Dannatt, the former head of the British Army, and Olivia O'Sullivan, Director at Chatham House, delve into the chilling consequences of cutting aid to bolster defense spending. They argue that such moves threaten national security and allow competitors like China to seize influence. Dannatt reflects on past engagements in Sudan and Bosnia, demonstrating how development can foster peace. O'Sullivan highlights the severe impacts on global health, including rising infectious diseases, as cuts disproportionately affect vulnerable regions and essential programs.
