General Sir Nick Carter
Former Chief of the Defence Staff and Head of the British Army, bringing extensive military leadership experience and expertise on defence and strategic matters.
Top 3 podcasts with General Sir Nick Carter
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Mar 26, 2025 • 48min
General Nick Carter: Lessons of War and Prospects for Peace | Today's Battlegrounds with H.R. McMaster
General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff in the UK, shares insights from his extensive military career. He discusses the complex landscape of modern warfare, specifically regarding Ukraine and Russia, and the impact of international diplomacy on conflict resolution. Carter explores the geopolitical dynamics in Africa influenced by various nations, and he addresses the interconnectedness of Middle Eastern conflicts. He also reflects on the evolving US-UK relationship, emphasizing the need for unity in facing global challenges.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 35min
Coffee House Shots: how prepared is Britain for war?
General Sir Nick Carter, former Chief of the Defence Staff and head of the British Army, shares hard-won military leadership perspective. He discusses Europe's need to step up, vulnerabilities like undersea cables and supply lines, limits of UK deployable forces and procurement slowness, and how AI and cyber reshape future combat.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 16min
Why US ‘boots on the ground’ won’t be enough
General Sir Nick Carter, former head of the UK armed forces with service in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq, gives expert military analysis. He breaks down recent US troop movements and what they might signal. He explains operational meanings of 'troops', the challenges of seizing Gulf islands like Kharg, Iran’s defensive options in the Strait, and why invading Iran would be far harder than Iraq.
