The Wargame
The Slow Newscast
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Wartime Legacies and National Security
This chapter examines the relationship between personal legacies and national defense, using a grandfather's pocket watch as a metaphor for sacrifice. It highlights the shift in UK government priorities regarding defense investment post-Cold War and the growing concerns over military readiness amidst perceived threats. Through the lens of a war game simulation, the chapter explores collaborative decision-making among former government officials to address potential crises involving Russia.
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