Podcast on Global Security Landscape Re-published After Sir Alex Younger's Death
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- The Independent is re-publishing a "World of Trouble" podcast episode featuring former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger, recorded in April 2025.
- The discussion with Dr.
- Rachel Ellehuus covers global security, Russia's actions in Ukraine, NATO's future, and the impact of leaders like Putin and Trump.
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The Independent is re-publishing a podcast episode featuring former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger following news of his death. The episode, recorded in April 2025, discusses the global security landscape.
On the news of the death of Sir Alex Younger The Independent is re-publishing its World of Trouble podcast with the former head of MI6, recorded in April 2025.
Join us as world affairs editor Sam Kiley sits down with former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger and Dr Rachel Ellehuus, director-general of The Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) and former Pentagon official, to explore the shifting global security landscape.
In this episode of World of Trouble, The Independent’s new expert-led discussion series, our panel unpacks the fast-changing global security landscape in a discussion entitled Shifting Alliances.
They delve into the strategic importance of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Nato’s future, and whether Europe has the strength and resolve to face the Russian challenge.
During the panel, former MI6 chief Sir Alex warned Britain must rearm and rebuild its reserves – potentially through national service – to face the growing threat from Russia and the destabilising influence of leaders like Putin and Trump.
Alongside Dr Ellehuus, he highlighted how Trump’s shift in US strategic priorities has shaken European security, emboldened Putin, and increased unconventional Russian attacks across Europe.
Open Questions
- What specific rearmament strategies should Britain pursue?
- How will NATO adapt to the current geopolitical challenges?
- What are the long-term implications of Trump's potential shift in US strategic priorities?
- What specific unconventional Russian attacks are being referred to?
