Rachel Ellehuus, the new Director General of RUSI and former US military strategist, alongside Fiona Hill, former chief of staff to Theresa May and Russia expert, dive into the implications of Keir Starmer’s increased defense spending amid humanitarian concerns. They discuss the shifting dynamics of UK defense policies, navigating diplomatic relations with Donald Trump, and the challenges of military recruitment in a changing global landscape. Anecdotes and insights about personal rapport between leaders add a layer of intrigue to these pressing topics.