Ed Arnold

Ed Arnold, a Senior Research Fellow for European Security at RUSI, explores the critical shift in Europe's defense landscape as reliance on U.S. support diminishes. He discusses the implications of U.S. military withdrawal and the urgent necessity for European nations to enhance their defense capabilities. The conversation touches on the need for increased spending and collaborative leadership within NATO to address emerging threats. Arnold also highlights challenges in defense standardization and the potential impact of changing U.S. foreign policy on European security.

Guest Ed Arnold from RUSI discusses UK's defense review facing 'deadly quartet' of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Exploration of potential conflict with Russia, defense spending challenges, and implications of global rivals on UK's defense capacity.