The Secrets of Statecraft

Defending Democracy: The Life’s Work of George Robertson | Secrets Of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

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Jun 6, 2023
Guest
Lord (George) Robertson
Lord (George) Robertson, Former Secretary-General of NATO, discusses the importance of studying history, understanding tensions in the Balkans, Scottish nationalism, the creation of the Joint Rapid Reaction Force, the significance of aircraft carriers, and the role of NATO in Western security. They also analyze Putin's views on Ukraine and his historical delusion.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Understanding Historical Tensions and Justifying Actions in the Balkans
02:47 • 2min
3
The Rise of Scottish Nationalism and the Potential Threat of Independence
04:59 • 2min
4
The Creation of the Joint Rapid Reaction Force and the Impact of the 1998 Strategic Defense Review
07:07 • 3min
5
The Significance of Aircraft Carriers
10:01 • 4min
6
The Importance and Significance of NATO
13:38 • 12min
7
Putin's Views on Ukraine and Historical Delusion
25:41 • 19min