General Sir Patrick Sanders
Former Chief of the General Staff and senior British Army officer, providing strategic military analysis and co-host of the sister podcast The General & the Journalist.
Top 3 podcasts with General Sir Patrick Sanders
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Apr 1, 2026 • 48min
Take Kharg Island and US risks becoming a sitting target - ex-head of UK army
General Sir Patrick Sanders, retired former Chief of the General Staff and defence commentator, offers sharp analysis on modern conflict and military strategy. He debates US troop moves to the Gulf and the risks of seizing Kharg Island. He warns of NATO strains, Britain’s vulnerability without US access, gaps in air and cyber defence, and how AI and autonomous systems are reshaping warfare.
Mar 4, 2026 • 32min
Could the UK get dragged into war with Iran?
General Sir Patrick Sanders, former head of the British Army, offers strategic military perspective. Michael Evans, longtime defence correspondent, draws on decades covering conflicts. They discuss the UK allowing US use of bases, intercepting Iranian drones and a possible warship to Cyprus. They debate how political pressure, limited military options and escalation risks could draw Britain deeper into the crisis.
Nov 21, 2024 • 32min
159: Should Your Investment Portfolio Have the Right to Bear Arms? With General Sir Patrick Sanders
General Sir Patrick Sanders, a distinguished British military officer and former chief of the general staff, revisits pressing geopolitical dynamics. He discusses the stark comparison between today’s global affairs and those of the 1930s. The conversation dives into Trump’s foreign policy, especially regarding Russia and the Middle East. Sanders highlights China’s escalating influence and the urgent strategic choices facing the West. The implications for investment in defense and AI sectors amid these tensions are also explored, shedding light on a rapidly changing landscape.
