General Sir Nick Carter on the threats facing Britain
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The Times
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🗓️ 23 March 2021
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Yesterday the government published new plans for the future of the military. Manveen Rana speaks to the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, about the changing face of war and Britain's future place in the world.
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Guest: General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence Staff.
Host: Manveen Rana.
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