Iris Ferguson

Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor for The Economist, dives into how European security dynamics are evolving as countries seek independence from U.S. defense. He highlights the debate over arms spending versus building independent capabilities post-Ukraine conflict. Iris Ferguson, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Arctic, discusses the Arctic's strategic importance amid major power competition, emphasizing critical challenges like climate change and the need for international cooperation. Together, they explore a new landscape of global security.